Specialist, Event Content Consumer Technology Association

Out Professionals; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

Hybrid work environment

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance programs

Parking or transit subsidy

Student loan repayment

Job summary

Consumer Technology Association (CTA) in Arlington, VA, seeks a Specialist, Event Content to join the Conferences team. You will coordinate logistics, support event participants, and ensure a seamless experience from planning through execution at CES and CTA events.

Qualified candidates have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of event/customer content experience, with excellent communication and meticulous attention to detail. Hybrid work and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience with events, customer service, or content development.
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for CES and CTA events from planning through execution.
• Serve as the first point of contact for speakers and moderators.
• Support CES Call for Speakers process and manage content timelines.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Organization: Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

Position: Specialist, Event Content

Reports To: Senior Director, Event Content

Location: Arlington, VA/Hybrid

Join the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), located in Arlington, VA, the leading voice of the technology industry, representing innovators and shaping the future through advocacy, insights, and global events like CES.

CTA is seeking a Specialist, Event Content to join the Conferences team.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to engaging events by coordinating logistics, supporting event participants, and ensuring a seamless experience from planning through execution!

Cessna & Associates, LLC has been retained by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) to lead the recruitment and search process for this position.

CTA offers:

• Comprehensive health & wellness benefits package
• Hybrid work environment
• Generous paid time off
• Work-life balance programs
• Free onsite parking or public transportation subsidy
• Student loan repayment program

As the Specialist for Event Content, you will deliver a high-quality experience for the speakers, moderators, partners, and attendees at CES and CTA events. You will serve as the first point of contact for speakers and moderators from invitation through post-event follow-up, answering registration questions, relaying logistics, and keeping communication timely and responsive. Additionally, you will support the CES Call for Speakers process, research companies and trends, and manage content timelines and contractor agreements. Onsite at CES, you will serve as onsite venue manager for the speaker lounge and three conference rooms, and assist with logistics and attendee communication across the CTA event portfolio. The Specialist reports to the Senior Director of Event Content.

Qualified candidates offer:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years of experience with events, customer service, or content development
• Excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent customer service skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000, plus bonus potential

CTA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

About The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) is the leading voice of the technology industry, representing innovators and shaping the future through advocacy, insights, and global events like CES.

Culture

• Staff-Focused - They value every voice and seek input across teams
• Transparent & Collaborative - They foster open communication and teamwork
• Open & Honest - They encourage thoughtful feedback, open dialogue, and continuous growth.
• Impact-Driven - They focus on work that drives meaningful results
• Adaptable & Forward-Thinking - They embrace innovation and change

CTA has been recognized for its strong workplace culture, including honors such as the CARE Award (for 16 consecutive years), Washingtonian Best Places to Work, and the Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation (Gold Level).

About Cessna & Associates, LLC

Cessna & Associates, LLC is a boutique HR consultancy partnering with mission-driven organizations. Our goal is to identify the best potential candidates that the market has to offer.