Manager, Event Content & Programming

INTERACTIVE ADVERTISING BUREAU, INC.•New York, NY

15h

About The Position

At IAB, our events don’t just convene the industry — they set the agenda. We’re looking for a Manager, Event Content & Programming who lives at the intersection of storytelling, production excellence, and white-glove execution. This role is for someone who can take complex industry inputs and turn them into cohesive, compelling narratives that captivate audiences — on stage, on screen, and beyond. If you thrive on process, precision, creative leadership, and the adrenaline of live execution — and you love shaping conversations that matter — this role was made for you.

Requirements

A seasoned event producer or programmer with 5+ years of experience in conferences, live events, or broadcast-style production
Deeply knowledgeable about the digital media, advertising, and marketing ecosystem
A natural storyteller who can translate complex topics into engaging narratives
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
Comfortable engaging senior industry executives and managing diverse stakeholders
Experienced in show calling, directing, and technical production, with strong AV fluency
Equally effective working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

OWN THE NARRATIVE & THE SHOW
Lead end-to-end content development, synthesizing insights from IAB members and internal subject-matter experts
Design a clear, audience-first narrative that flows across sessions, speakers, and formats
Own the full run of show — from concept development and scripting through rehearsals, show calling, and live execution
Operate as a showrunner-style producer, managing multiple stakeholder segments while maintaining tone, pacing, and narrative cohesion
Make real-time decisions during live events to protect quality, flow, and audience engagement
DRIVE PRODUCTION EXCELLENCE
Align creative vision with logistics, AV, talent, cues, and transitions
Lead rehearsals, proactively identifying risks and tightening transitions
Manage timelines, approvals, and last-minute changes with calm authority
Deliver polished, broadcast-quality experiences across virtual and in-person formats
LEAD MEMBER & SPEAKER EXPERIENCE
Manage end-to-end speaker and sponsor coordination, including session details, assets, and run-of-show inputs
Create and maintain event schedules and agendas for internal and external promotion
Lead logistics communications, prep calls, rehearsals, and speaker briefings
Serve as a trusted partner to senior executives, ensuring clarity, confidence, and preparedness
DEVELOP THOUGHT LEADERSHIP CONTENT
Co-develop thought-leadership programming for IAB’s flagship conferences and events
Curate speaker prospect lists across key industry verticals
Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners to build compelling, sponsorable programs
Balance editorial integrity with revenue-driving opportunities