Sr. Manager, CES Communications

Consumer Technology Association•Arlington, VA

9d•$100,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, CES Communications develops and executes integrated communications programs to strengthen media and content creator engagement for CES. The role turns business priorities into clear, compelling stories; supports executives; builds relationships with media and content creators; manages agency and vendor workstreams; and helps deliver coordinated, high-quality communications before, during, and after CES. The position develops traditional and digital media plans for CES and other virtual and in-person CTA events across at least two regions. It builds proactive storylines and media opportunities, leads domestic media events strategy, manages the CES executive interview program, prepares executives and spokespeople, and creates external communications content. The role also supports journalist and creator scholarship programs and the media and content creator experience at CES; manages agency partners, contractors, vendors, and budgets; oversees monitoring and reporting; serves as a CES spokesperson; and oversees team media inbox management. Travel to Las Vegas for CES is required, with additional travel as needed.

Requirements

Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in communications roles.
Extensive knowledge of the media and content creator landscape and proven relationships.
Excellent writing skills and comfort as a public speaker and spokesperson.
Strong communications skills and ability to understand business strategy and technology.
Organized, nimble, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites.
Proficiency in various online applications, public engagement tools, and project management tools.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Travel to Las Vegas for CES is required; additional travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, or Journalism concentration preferred, or commensurate experience.
Prior experience with an agency, technology company, association, or tradeshow preferred.

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: North America, APAC, EMEA, and South America.
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 insights and recommendations.
Serve as a CES spokesperson and oversee media inbox management across the team.
Perform other duties as required by business needs.