Global Events & Communications Lead

Manhattan Strategy Group; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) seeks a Press/Communications Lead to support USTDA with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities. This role will plan, organize, and implement partnership-building activities including RTMs, conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.

Responsibilities cover planning and project management, venue and vendor coordination, domestic and international travel, on-site logistics, interpretation and translation, audiovisual support,

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in strategic communications, media relations, public affairs, or press engagement.
• Experience developing communications strategies for government, international business, infrastructure, trade, or high-profile activities.
• Ability to draft press materials, coordinate press events, and manage on-site press logistics.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and implement partnership-building activities for USTDA.
• Coordinate venue, vendors, travel, and on-site logistics for RTMs, conferences, and workshops.
• Recruit participants, manage outreach, and handle registration and agendas.
• Prepare event materials, itineraries, and translation/interpreting support.
• Provide post-event monitoring, evaluation, data analysis, reporting, and closeout.
• Liaise with government teams, officials, speakers, photographers, videographers, and media.
• Ensure compliance with Task Orders and maintain high-quality event execution.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Public affairs

Event planning

Project management

Press credentialing

Stakeholder outreach

Government liaison

Job description

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG) seeks a Press/Communications Lead to support USTDA with event management, logistics, outreach and related activities. This role will plan, organize, and implement partnership-building activities including RTMs, conferences, forums, workshops, trainings, and other events.

Responsibilities cover planning and project management, venue and vendor coordination, domestic and international travel, on-site logistics, interpretation and translation, audiovisual support,