Content Manager - Design Group

Emerald Expositions • Alpharetta, GA

27d • $75,000 - $80,000

About The Position

Emerald is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and collaborative Content Manager to lead content strategy for the Design Groups hospitality brands, including HD Expo and BDNY. This role drives the overall content experience for attendees and speakers while uncovering new content-driven revenue opportunities across digital, print, social media, live education, and video/audio channels. The Content Manager partners closely with brand and editorial leadership to influence content strategy, engage audiences year-round, and deliver innovative, high-quality programming. This role requires a creative, data-driven, and results-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and deliver impactful content experiences that resonate with the hospitality design community.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing content for live events, preferably in hospitality, design, or related industries.
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital content strategy and content creation across multiple platforms.
• Ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable content strategies.
• Creative mindset with experience developing innovative content formats.
• Highly organized, proactive, and able to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills with internal teams (sales, editorial, operations, marketing, registration) and external partners, clients, and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of conference programs, including HD Expo, BDNY and related events.
• Oversee the call-for-presentation process: create, test, and launch submission forms.
• Collaborate with association partners, brand, and editorial leadership to execute conference programs.
• Manage speaker communications, proposal evaluations, and agreement processes.
• Provide insights and recommendations for CEU accreditation, including learning objectives and submission support.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for hotel tours, workshops, and keynote sessions.
• Partner with marketing and operations to ensure seamless registration and onsite execution.
• Support the launch of new educational initiatives across in-person and digital platforms to drive revenue growth.
• Assist the Brand Director in developing and executing content strategy and managing budgets.
• Generate insights from data to inform content strategy, audience engagement, and revenue opportunities.
• Innovate and implement new content formats across multiple channels to diversify engagement.
• Build and nurture relationships with top interior designers, architects, hospitality brand executives, and manufacturers to support development of program content.
• Partner with the design community year-round through content, and collaborations that extend the brands beyond the show floor.
• Curate and convene conversations that inspire creative exchange, foster innovation, and strengthen the brands position as a thought leader in design.
• Develop and manage each events educational advisory committee

Benefits

• unlimited vacation for exempt employees
• flexible working locations
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• medical/dental/vision coverage with inclusive provisions including transgender services and fertility benefits
• parental and caregiver leave
• dependent, commuter and FSA benefits
• professional development programs like Toastmasters
• mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed