Strategic Event Programming & Marketing Lead

ASCM; Illinois; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCM in Illinois seeks an Event Programming & Marketing Manager to lead speaker recruitment, content development and integrated marketing for the association's event portfolio. You will coordinate with program committees, stakeholders and sponsors to deliver compelling sessions and on-brand marketing.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring strong project management, clear communication and the ability to manage multiple events with tight deadlines and evolving

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, event management or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in event marketing, content/program management, communications or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns for events, programs or other initiatives.
• Experience recruiting, managing and communicating with speakers, subject matter experts or other external contributors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead speaker strategy and recruitment for assigned ASCM events, including identifying prospective speakers and subject matter experts, managing Call for Presentations and direct invitations, and cultivating relationships with speakers and contributors.
• Manage speakers throughout the event lifecycle, including outreach, selection, communications, timelines, presentation materials, bios, descriptions, photos and other program information.
• Partner with program committee, business stakeholders and professional conference organizers to develop compelling, relevant event content aligned with audience needs and ASCM’s body of knowledge.
• Maintain speaker, session and program information in event platforms.
• Stay informed on supply chain trends, emerging topics and industry leaders to inform event programming and identify potential speakers and subject matter experts.
• Coordinate with sponsors and exhibitors to collect required speaker, session and branding materials and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Tools

Event platforms (STOVA)

Job description

ASCM in Illinois seeks an Event Programming & Marketing Manager to lead speaker recruitment, content development and integrated marketing for the association's event portfolio. You will coordinate with program committees, stakeholders and sponsors to deliver compelling sessions and on-brand marketing.

The role combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring strong project management, clear communication and the ability to manage multiple events with tight deadlines and evolving