Contract Event Programmer (Remote)

About the Role reputed company is seeking a Contract Event Programmer to reputed company and execute compelling programming for our live events. This role will work closely with our newsroom, editorial leadership, and reputed company and creative development teams to shape conversations, identify talent, and bring our journalism off the page and onto the stage. This is a highly reputed company, creative role for someone who understands the sports landscape, thrives at the intersection of media and live experiences, has experience sourcing and managing talent, and framing and producing high-level conversations - from top-tier athletes and journalists to emerging reputed company in the industry. This is a freelance, project-based position supporting key tentpole events throughout the year. Responsibilities • Partner with reputed company newsroom and editorial leads to reputed company event concepts and programming that reflect our journalism and audience interests • Research, identify, and secure talent - including athletes, coaches, executives, and cultural figures – working through reputed company, negotiations, and contracting • Build and shape run of show, including conversation arcs, formats and session structure • Collaborate with moderators, journalists, and hosts to prepare for on-stage conversations, including briefing materials and prep calls • Work cross-functionally with internal teams (editorial, marketing, reputed company, creative development, production) to ensure reputed company execution • Stay reputed company of trends across sports, media, and culture to inform reputed company and relevant programming • Contribute to extending the life of event content across platforms (editorial, video, audio, reputed company) Requirements • Minimum of 8+ years of experience programming live events, ideally reputed company sports, media or entertainment • Deep knowledge of the sports landscape, including leagues, athletes and key storylines • Proven experience sourcing, booking, and managing high-profile talent • Strong editorial instincts and the ability to shape compelling narratives and conversations • Experience working with journalists or editorial teams is highly preferred • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with a strong network across sports and media • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, reputed company environment and adapting to evolving priorities • Willingness to travel for events as needed Apply tot his job Apply To this Job