Senior Manager, CES Communications

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager of CES Communications develops and executes integrated communications programs to strengthen media and content creator engagement for CES. The role translates business priorities into clear, compelling stories, supports executives, and builds relationships with media and content creators. It also manages agency and vendor workstreams and helps deliver coordinated, high-quality communications before, during, and after CES. The position is based in Arlington, Virginia, with a hybrid schedule requiring three days per week in the office, and reports to the Senior Director of CES Communications.

Requirements

At least eight years of experience in communications roles.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfort serving as a public speaker and spokesperson.
Ability to understand business strategy and technology.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Ability to travel to Las Vegas for CES and travel additionally as needed.
Proficiency in various online applications, public engagement tools, and project management tools.
Extensive knowledge of the media and content creator landscape, with proven relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or journalism, or commensurate experience.
Prior experience with an agency, technology company, association, or tradeshow.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute traditional and digital media plans and tactics for CES and other virtual and in-person CTA events across at least two regions.
Build proactive storylines and media opportunities that support CES business goals, strengthen high-quality coverage and attendance, and grow engagement in strategic markets and audiences.
Cultivate relationships with technology, business, trade, broadcast, and international media and content creators; identify opportunities for briefings, interviews, contributed content, and event coverage.
Lead and grow the domestic media events strategy, creating opportunities across key U.S. markets to generate media engagement, strengthen industry relationships, and build momentum leading into CES.
Manage the CES executive interview program from outreach through execution, including media coordination, executive preparation, scheduling, and follow-up.
Prepare executives and spokespeople for interviews, press conferences, and speaking opportunities through messaging, briefing documents, anticipated questions, and rehearsal support.
Write messaging, press releases, media pitches, scripts, talking points, written Q&As, web copy, and other external communications.
Help manage global journalist and creator scholarship programs, including vetting, logistics, and hospitality events that strengthen relationships with CES.
Support initiatives that enhance the media and content creator experience at CES.
Manage assigned agency partners, contractors, vendors, and project budgets, including scopes, timelines, deliverables, and performance against objectives.
Oversee media monitoring, measurement, and reporting workstreams, translating results into clear insights and recommendations.
Serve as a CES spokesperson and oversee media inbox management across the team.