Strategic Speaker Events Manager

WME - William Morris Endeavour; New York (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WME - William Morris Endeavour is seeking an Account Manager in Speaker Logistics and Event Management to oversee the day-to-day management of speaking engagements, coordinating with speaker offices and host organizations.

You will develop timelines, coordinate event details, travel, and approvals, and collaborate with internal teams including accounting and vetting to ensure seamless execution. Strong VIP experience and client servicing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4–6 years of client-based servicing or events management.
• Direct experience staffing VIPs preferred.
• Strong client relationship and vendor management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple events and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day speaking engagements and liaise with Speaker’s office and host organizations.
• Develop timelines and coordinate event details, travel, and approvals.
• Collaborate with accounting, contracts, vetting, and internal teams.
• Prepare briefing materials for speakers and post-event recaps.

Skills

Client relationship management

Event logistics

Travel coordination

Budgeting

Communication skills

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

CRM systems

Job description

WME - William Morris Endeavour is seeking an Account Manager in Speaker Logistics and Event Management to oversee the day-to-day management of speaking engagements, coordinating with speaker offices and host organizations.

You will develop timelines, coordinate event details, travel, and approvals, and collaborate with internal teams including accounting and vetting to ensure seamless execution. Strong VIP experience and client servicing are preferred.