Conference Content Manager

Recruiting in Motion; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruiting in Motion is seeking a Conference Content Manager in Toronto to lead the research, planning, and content development for a portfolio of professional development conferences. The role focuses on turning industry trends and regulatory developments into engaging themes, agendas, and speakers.

This is a content and programming role, not logistics. You will collaborate with internal teams and external experts to shape approximately eight in-person conferences yearly and explore seminars,

Qualifications

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in professional conference programming or related field.
• Experience translating research findings into conference content and learning programs.
• Ability to develop conference themes, agendas, and speaker programs.
• Strong network with subject matter experts and industry professionals.
• Excellent writing, research, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Proven project management capability across multiple programs and timelines.
• Commercial awareness and ability to evaluate audience demand and revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and programming for a portfolio of eight in-person conferences annually.
• Research industry trends, regulatory developments, and professional learning needs to identify timely topics.
• Develop compelling conference themes, sessions, agendas, and educational programming.
• Identify, recruit, evaluate, and engage subject matter experts, speakers, leaders, academics, and regulators.
• Coordinate speaker briefings, content development, and speaker contracting activities.
• Analyze market research, member feedback, registration trends, and competitive offerings to improve programming.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Operations, Sponsorship, and Product teams to launch and deliver conferences.
• Identify opportunities to extend conference content into seminars, certificates, on-demand learning, and other offerings.
• Manage multiple development timelines, priorities, budgets, and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to portfolio performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Conference programming

Content development

Market research

Stakeholder management

Writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Communications/Journalism/Marketing/Education or related

Job description

POSITION ID #36220

Title: Conference Content Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote
Salary: $80 - 100K

About Our Client

Our client is a respected professional educational and training organization dedicated to advancing professional excellence, education, and industry standards across Ontario.

With a strong commitment to lifelong learning, the organization develops conferences, professional development programs, and educational offerings that help professionals stay informed, connected, and prepared for an evolving business environment.

They are seeking a curious, commercially minded Conference Content Manager who has a passion for learning and development, enjoys researching emerging trends, connecting with industry experts, and developing engaging conference programs for professional audiences.

About the Role

The Conference Content Manager will lead the research, planning, and content development of a portfolio of professional development conferences, as well as work to develop offshoot learning experiences.

A central focus will be developing approximately eight in-person conferences annually, transforming industry trends, regulatory developments, and professional learning needs into compelling themes, agendas, speaker lineups, and educational experiences.

This is a conference content and programming role, rather than an event logistics position. You'll work with leaders and subject matter experts to determine what professionals need to learn, identify the right experts to deliver that content, and collaborate with internal teams to bring each conference to market.

You'll also identify opportunities to extend conference content into seminars, certificates, on-demand learning, and other professional development offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead content strategy and programming for a portfolio of approximately eight in-person professional conferences annually.

• Research emerging industry trends, regulatory developments, business challenges, and professional learning needs to identify timely conference topics.

• Develop compelling conference themes, session topics, agendas, and educational programming.

• Identify, recruit, evaluate, and build relationships with subject matter experts, speakers, industry leaders, academics, and regulators.

• Conduct speaker briefings, coordinate content development, and manage speaker selection and contracting activities.

• Analyze market research, member feedback, registration trends, and competitive offerings to continuously improve conference programming.

• Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Operations, Sponsorship, and Product teams to support successful conference launches and delivery.

• Identify opportunities to transform conference content into seminars, certificates, on-demand learning, and additional educational products.

• Manage multiple conference development timelines, priorities, budgets, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.

• Contribute to portfolio performance, commercial objectives, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operating Environment

• Hybrid schedule with three days per week onsite in Toronto.

• Collaborative environment involving internal product, marketing, events, sponsorship, and operations teams.

• Regular engagement with external speakers, industry leaders, subject matter experts, and professional stakeholders.

• Multiple conference programs and development timelines running concurrently.

• Opportunity to influence the direction of professional education and learning products.

Success Metrics

• Development of relevant, engaging, and commercially viable conference programs.

• Quality and credibility of speakers and subject matter experts.

• Timely completion of conference programming and content milestones.

• Conference participation, feedback, and overall portfolio performance.

• Strength of stakeholder and speaker relationships.

• Identification of new professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Required

• Approximately 5+ years of experience in professional conference programming, content development, professional education, market research, journalism, or a related field.

• Demonstrated experience researching complex topics and translating findings into compelling content, programs, agendas, or educational experiences.

• Experience developing conference themes, agendas, speaker programs, or professional learning content.

• Strong ability to identify, engage, interview, and build relationships with senior-level subject matter experts and industry professionals.

• Excellent writing, research, communication, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to manage multiple programs, timelines, and competing priorities.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to consider audience demand, participation, and revenue opportunities.

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Education, or a related discipline.

Preferred

• Experience developing content for professional associations, regulatory bodies, conference organizations, publishers, media companies, or continuing education providers.

• Familiarity with business, finance, accounting, regulatory, or professional services audiences.

• Experience developing educational products beyond conferences, including seminars, certificates, or on-demand learning.

• Master of Education.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to shape the professional learning experiences of a large and influential professional community.

You'll have the freedom to explore emerging topics, build relationships with respected industry experts, and create conference programs that help professionals navigate important changes in their fields.

The organization offers a collaborative working environment, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a hybrid work arrangement.

Note: AI may be used to support certain administrative aspects of our recruitment process. However, all applications and resumes are reviewed by qualified human reviewers, and all screening and hiring decisions are made solely by the hiring team.

The posted salary range reflects expected compensation for this role in accordance with Ontario pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications and may fall anywhere within the range.