CES Communications Lead: Media Strategy & Exec Briefings

Consumer Technology Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Consumer Technology Association is seeking a Senior Manager, CES Communications in Arlington, VA. The role leads integrated communications for CES, turning business priorities into clear stories and coordinating media engagement across regions.

You will manage agency partners, oversee budgets and craft messaging for executives, with a focus on high-quality coverage and attendance at CES.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in communications roles.
• Extensive knowledge of media and content creator landscape with proven relationships.
• Excellent writer and comfortable public speaker/spokesperson.
• Strong communications skills and ability to understand business strategy and technology.
• Must be organized, nimble and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications programs for CES to strengthen media engagement.
• Turn business priorities into clear, compelling stories and support executives.
• Build relationships with media, content creators and international partners; manage agency workstreams.
• Lead domestic media events strategy and coordinate executive interview programs.
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews, briefings and press events; craft messaging and Q&As.
• Write press releases, pitches, scripts and external web copy; oversee budgets and vendors.
• Monitor media coverage, translate results into insights and recommendations.

Skills

Excellent writer

Public speaking

Strategic communications

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Public engagement tools

Job description

Consumer Technology Association is seeking a Senior Manager, CES Communications in Arlington, VA. The role leads integrated communications for CES, turning business priorities into clear stories and coordinating media engagement across regions.

You will manage agency partners, oversee budgets and craft messaging for executives, with a focus on high-quality coverage and attendance at CES.