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Bisnow

Event Producer (Content)

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Manage speaker relations and touchpoints - from the idea of the event to day-of execution. * Provide excellent service, support and communication to event speakers & sponsors. * Lead pre and post ...

NKW NantKwest Inc

Event Manager

Manage speaker recruitment, presentations, and speaker rehearsals. * Manage contract review process ... Manage pre-event communications with attendees, speakers, and vendors. * Coordinate post-event ...

ImmunityBio, Inc.

Event Manager

Manage speaker recruitment, presentations, and speaker rehearsals. * Manage contract review process ... Manage pre-event communications with attendees, speakers, and vendors. * Coordinate post-event ...

ImmunityBio

Event Manager

Culver City, CA · On-site

Manage speaker recruitment, presentations, and speaker rehearsals. * Manage contract review process ... Manage pre-event communications with attendees, speakers, and vendors. * Coordinate post-event ...

No Tillfarmer

WI · On-site

Summary The Event Manager is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and continuous ... Speaker & Program Management * Coordinate speaker logistics including travel, lodging ...

Socket.dev

Event Operations Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Member Events Operations Manager Department: Member Events / Programming Reports To: Director of ... Members enjoy a dynamic cultural calendar of world-class speakers, performing arts, curated ...

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How much do event speaker manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for event speaker manager in the United States is $62,734.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an event speaker manager?

Event Speaker Managers are professionals responsible for coordinating, managing, and supporting speakers at conferences, conventions, and other events. Their duties include selecting and inviting speakers, handling logistics such as travel and accommodations, managing speaker schedules, and ensuring that speakers have everything they need for their presentations. They act as the main point of contact between speakers and event organizers, ensuring smooth communication and a successful event experience for both parties.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event speaker manager?

To thrive as an Event Speaker Manager, you need strong organizational skills, expertise in event planning, and experience in talent management, typically supported by a degree in communications, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with event management software (such as Cvent or Eventbrite), speaker databases, and CRM systems is highly valuable. Excellent interpersonal skills, negotiation abilities, and attention to detail help you build relationships with speakers and ensure smooth event execution. These skills are essential for securing top talent, coordinating logistics, and delivering seamless experiences for both speakers and attendees.

What are some common challenges event speaker managers face when coordinating with speakers before an event?

Event Speaker Managers often encounter challenges such as managing last-minute schedule changes, ensuring timely submission of presentation materials, and accommodating speaker preferences or technical requirements. Effective communication and proactive planning are crucial, as speakers may have busy calendars or specific needs that must be addressed to ensure a smooth event. Building strong relationships and maintaining flexibility can help overcome these hurdles, ensuring both the speakers and the event organizers have a successful experience.

What is the difference between Event Speaker Manager vs Event Coordinator?

AspectEvent Speaker ManagerEvent Coordinator
Primary FocusManaging speaker engagement, selection, and logisticsOverseeing overall event planning and execution
CredentialsExperience in speaker management, communication skillsEvent planning, organizational skills, often certifications
Work EnvironmentCorporate events, conferences, seminarsWeddings, corporate events, festivals
Industry UsageBusiness, conference, and seminar industriesEvent planning and hospitality industries

While both roles involve event planning, the Event Speaker Manager specializes in managing speakers and their logistics, whereas the Event Coordinator handles the broader event organization. The roles often overlap but serve distinct functions within event planning teams.

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Infographic showing various Event Speaker Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 70% In-person, and 30% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,734 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Event Producer (Content)

New York, NY • On-site

Bisnow
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Bisnowexternal

$65K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

BISNOW OVERVIEW
Bisnow is the leading B2B media platform powering the commercial real estate industry. We connect CRE professionals through award-winning news, high-impact events, marketing solutions, recruiting services, and sales enablement tools that drive real business results.
With 1.7M+ subscribers and 400+ events annually across 47 markets in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, we don't just cover the industry, we help move it forward.
We inform. We connect. We create opportunities that turn into deals. Global mindset. Hyper-local execution.
Bisnow is looking for someone with high interest in Commercial Real Estate (including property management); with Data Center knowledge/experience to join our team. The selected candidate for this role will be based in NYC as this is a hybrid, 3-4 days in office role (123 William St., New York). Must be willing to travel once a month.
Key Responsibilities
  • Identify potential speakers & establish contact with said individuals; persistently recruit prospects using phone and email.
  • Educate potential speakers on why it makes sense to spend their time speaking at one of your events.
  • With your team, build from scratch and then manage the event experience. This involves researching out-of-the-box content ideas, recruiting and placing C-level executives on each conference, working side-by-side with sales to drive sponsorship and managing the event experience throughout the entire process.
  • Work with different departments at Bisnow to reach goals that can often be lofty. Bisnow is a sales-driven business and this role is one that requires an individual who can work with and support the sales team in achieving shared goals, no matter how ambitious they might be.
  • Utilize and establish contacts within the community to promote Bisnow and event attendance including partnerships with associations and local groups.
  • Diligently research CRE, programming ideas and top-notch speakers for your events.
  • Manage speaker relations and touchpoints - from the idea of the event to day-of execution.
  • Provide excellent service, support and communication to event speakers & sponsors.
  • Lead pre and post-event meetings by providing direction, guidance, and feedback to all involved.
  • Constantly look for innovative solutions to improve content and the attendee experience at your events.
  • Persistently brainstorm fresh and relevant topic ideas with your teams to adapt to trends within the industry.
  • Keep communication lines open through all departments on the status of events and projects.
  • Work collaboratively and cooperatively with members of all other departments.
  • Manage multiple events in various stages of production. This requires you to be extremely organized, detailed and have good time management skills.

What are we looking for?
  • 1 - 3 years of data center knowledge/experience.
  • Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with very strong project management and meticulous organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage, develop and launch multiple projects under time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Great teammate with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Hands-on, roll up your sleeves worth ethic. Tenacity is expected.
  • The ability to establish and maintain relationships with key people in CRE.
  • Commitment to accuracy, quality, consistency and transparency.
  • Creativity and a healthy sense of humor.
  • Flexibility and the ability to handle situations creatively as well as jump into projects as needed and the initiative to notice a need and offer assistance where applicable.
  • Receptive to feedback and always open to constructive criticism.
  • Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate.
  • Innate hustle, raw intelligence, infectious enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity.
  • Entrepreneurial and ambitious.
  • Never give up attitude. Positive mental state of mind and a strong desire to be challenged on a daily basis.

What's in it for you?
  • Competitive compensation structure!
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - effective the 1st of the month following your start date.
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - this includes maternity and paternity leaves as well.
  • 401KFlexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Care Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Unlimited Vacation Days
  • 7 days paid sick leave
  • 9 paid Holidays
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • You'll get to work with incredibly smart, passionate, driven, ambitious, kind, caring and mindful people and will rarely experience an overload of policies, bureaucracy or toxicity (the latter, we do not tolerate).

$65,000 - $85,000 a year
Beyond base salary, this role offers significant additional earning potential through a quarterly performance bonus program. Bonus is tied to event revenue targets and individual goals, with payouts scaling above target for candidates who exceed event revenue benchmarks!
Get to Know Our Teams!< Click here for more info about Bisnow, Biscred & SelectLeaders!
Before applying, please read our values below. Our values describe and give insight into our culture. If you do not share the same values, this role will not be a mutually beneficial fit. If you do share these values and want to apply, we encourage you to do so.
Our values demand that we be curious, self-aware, fearless, consistent. We say yes to seemingly insurmountable challenges because we dare ourselves to push further. And we go the distance because we are individually and collectively entrepreneurial, always asking: Why can't it be done? We find a way because we care more than the competition. We embrace team and disown ego. We are ruthlessly disciplined and unabashedly kind. We unreservedly challenge the status quo and vigorously fight for new levels of excellence. We believe the difference between good and great is exceptional communication. We obsess over creating value for our team and our customers. We push ourselves and our industry to be more inclusive, to champion diversity and to fight racism, gender bias and all forms of inequality. We never peak. We never quit. We never have excuses. We own our failures and we commit to being smarter and stronger because of them. We give our best today and even better tomorrow. We are here to win.
Bisnow will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H1-B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Bisnow's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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