About this role:

Semafor is seeking a Director of Communications to join a fast-growing team. The ideal candidate brings a foundational background in communications and is ready to take on increasing responsibility within a lean, high-performing team. We're looking for a creative, strategic self-starter who's hungry to build, thrives on variety, and brings fresh thinking to every pitch, project, and press moment. This position will work closely with senior communications leadership across all aspects of Semafor's press and media strategy. Contract position – full-time position for four month contract with potential to extend

Responsibilities include:

• Play a central operational role within the communications team — helping manage workflows, maintain internal systems, and keep concurrent projects on track in a fast-moving, high-volume environment
• Contribute to publicity strategy across Semafor's editorial verticals and business priorities, including pitching, writing press releases, conducting research, and developing communications campaigns 
• Support strategic communications across Semafor's international markets, including coordinating with global media partners, tracking regional press coverage, and helping tailor messaging for distinct international audiences
• Assist in developing press strategies for Semafor's global editorial verticals and cross-border initiatives, ensuring consistent positioning across markets
• Support press campaigns around major events and product launches, including drafting tip sheets, recaps, and other collateral
• Track, organize, and maintain records of all press coverage across Semafor's platforms — including print, digital, audio, and live events
• Monitor the daily news cycle across domestic and international beats, flagging relevant coverage, trends, and emerging opportunities in real time

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, press, or media relations
• Excellent writer with a strong command of voice, clarity, and accuracy
• Extreme attention to detail 
• Natural affinity for organizational systems and process-building – you love a spreadsheet and finding better ways to build efficiency within and between teams
• A creative problem-solver with a self-starter attitude who can spot an opportunity, bring forward an idea, and figure out how to bring that through to execution
• Enthusiasm for media, journalism, and the evolving global news landscape — you follow the industry and have opinions about it

Compensation:
The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 flexible and commensurate with experience.

Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications.

About this Role

The Director, Sales and Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing key partnerships with advertisers. This role requires a combination of business development expertise, strategic vision, and relationship management skills to drive the success of our partnerships strategy. The individual in this position will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure partnership success and growth.

Your Responsibilities

• Partnership Development: Identify, assess, and negotiate strategic partnerships that align with the company’s business objectives. Understand problems clients need to solve and take a strategic approach to solving them
• Revenue Growth: Drive revenue through new and existing partnerships by structuring deals that generate business value and audience expansion.
• Market Analysis: Conduct research and competitive analysis to identify new opportunities and assess the potential impact of strategic relationships.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, marketing, editorial, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of partnerships.
• Performance Metrics & Reporting: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure partnership success, providing insights and recommendations to leadership.
• Client & Stakeholder Relationship Management: Maintain strong relationships with existing partners while continuously identifying new opportunities for growth. Successfully manage several complex and multi-dimensional partner relationships and deals.
• Strategic Adjustments: Monitor and refine partnership strategies to adapt to changing market conditions and business needs.
• Event & Conference Representation: Represent the company at key industry events, conferences, and meetings to foster relationships and showcase our brand. 

What makes you qualified

• 10+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development, or related fields within media, digital publishing, or advertising.
• Proven track record of securing and managing high-impact strategic partnerships in media or digital publishing. 
• Strong understanding of the digital advertising ecosystem, as well as live event partnerships.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to leverage market research and competitive intelligence to drive decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proficiency in CRM and sales management tools (e.g., Salesforce, Boostr).

  Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs)

  Knowledge:

  • Strong understanding of the Washington, DC Public Affairs ecosystem
  • Strategic partnership development and execution in journalism, media, and/or digital publishing sectors.
  • Market research, competitive analysis, and audience insights to inform partnership strategies.
  • Digital marketing, content distribution, and advertising ecosystems.

  Skills:

  • Strong negotiation and deal-closing capabilities.
  • Strategic planning and execution of partnership initiatives.
  • Relationship-building and account management.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
  • Cross-functional collaboration and project management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  Abilities:

  • Adaptability to dynamic business environments and evolving market conditions.
  • Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address partnership challenges.
  • Resilience and persistence in navigating complex negotiations and long sales cycles.
  • Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
  • High emotional intelligence (EQ) to foster and maintain strong business relationships.

  Other Characteristics:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth.
  • Comfortable working in a hybrid or remote setting with travel as needed.
  • Passion for media, journalism, and the evolving digital content landscape.

Additional Job Details

This position is based in Washington, DC.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel domestically as needed.

Comprehensive employee benefits: unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k), pre-Tax commuter benefits.

Salary Range: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Base: $160,000 - $180,000 per year; On Target Earnings: $280,000 - $300,000

About the Role

Private credit, AI, politics, and other global forces are upending the world of business and finance, reordering how money moves around the globe. We’re looking for a tireless and talented senior editor to work alongside our marquee reporters as they break big stories on the bleeding edge of Wall Street —  private investing, hedge funds, deals, activism, banking, prediction markets and private equity. 

We’re looking for someone with outstanding news judgment, a global perspective, and a deep commitment to the reader, to help lead this key pillar of Semafor, edit some of our most important stories, and grow our global audience of leaders and decision-makers. You’ll also help write, produce and provide insight for our daily briefings, collaborating with journalists across Semafor’s newsroom. 

Ideal candidates bring a strong track record of coaching reporters, elevating coverage, and enlivening prose, as well as experience in the pace and platforms of online breaking news. 

This senior editor position will be based in Semafor's London office location. Candidates will be asked to complete a writing and editing exercise as part of the interview process, and must retain the right to work where they live.

Your responsibilities

• Edit some of our highest-profile scoops, analysis and stories 
• Take a leadership role in the editing and production of the Semafor business and finance briefings
• Plan and coordinate coverage with colleagues and freelancers who operate across multiple time zones
• Collaborate closely and constantly with Semafor’s editing team, and other verticals across Semafor’s global newsroom
• Think constantly about story distribution and audiences, whether on social media or key partners and platforms

What makes you qualified

• 5+ years of relevant journalism experience, including newsroom management, leadership, or editing experience
• Experience in editing business and finance stories, with an ability to convey authority, insight, and nuance
• A fluidity in writing and a comfort with editing writers with unique voice
• A strategic, sophisticated approach to identifying the strongest angle across different issues, storylines, and geographies
• Eagerness to be part of a dynamic work environment demanding initiative, flexibility, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed to help the team succeed

Compensation: The base salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000 annually based on individual candidate experience.

As the Editorial Event Producer, you will work closely with Semafor’s Executive Editor and live journalism team to frame editorial event concepts, craft compelling content plans and session themes and questions, and book high-profile speakers, for a range of global and national events including signature summits, single topic forums, newsmaker interviews, and thought leader roundtables. You will use editorially-minded, entrepreneurial, innovative, and out-of-the-box thinking to bring to life our portfolio of newsworthy and impactful high-quality events. Role is on a full-time, temporary basis from December 2025-June 2026.

Your Responsibilities 

• Directly end-to-end manage the event editorial process across research, concepting, and booking for assigned events and play a lead contributor role across each of Semafor’s marquee summits. 
• Draft event editorial frameworks and session descriptions, aligning with Semafor’s editorial goals.
• Identify, research, and target compelling, diverse speakers and drive outreach with persistence, creativity, and diplomacy to secure participation from high-profile and hard-to-reach individuals.
• Manage all stages of the speaker process — from research and invitations to confirmations, pre-event briefings, and day-of management.
• Lead the development of briefing materials for Semafor’s editorial moderators, including logistical details and suggested questions.

• Serve as the lead speaker wrangler and show manager during events, managing arrival schedules, green rooms, AV preparations, and stage flow.

• Maintain a deep rolodex of professional relationships in the business, policy/political, and communications arenas to support high-profile speaker bookings and foster ongoing engagement for future events.

What makes you qualified

• A Bachelor's degree is required.
• 7+ years in broadcast journalism, event content or programming development, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex editorial programs across dozens of speakers and sessions.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage confidently with senior-level executives.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, including the ability to craft compelling invitations and executive briefs.
• Strongest organizational and time-management skills, adept at juggling multiple relationship streams.
• Knowledgeable about major business and economic trends, along with skills to translate them into mainstage moments and other convenings for executives, with assistance from the editorial team. 
• An entrepreneurial drive grounded in an eagerness to learn and grow alongside the company as it continues to scale and evolve. 
• Passion for the media industry and great journalism.

Additional Job Details

This position is based in Washington, DC, or New York, NY, Monday through Thursday onsite in Semafor’s offices. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis.

Salary Range: 

Starting at $50.00 an hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

About this Role

As the Director of Events and Live Journalism, you will work closely with the SVP and Head of U.S. Events on the account and logistical management of high-profile global and national events including signature summits, single topic forums, newsmaker interviews, thought leader roundtables, receptions and pop-up exchanges. You will use entrepreneurial, innovative, out-of-the-box thinking to bring to life our portfolio of newsworthy and impactful high-quality events.

Your Responsibilities 

• End-to-end project and account manage a selection of Semafor’s marquee events (e.g. Davos activations, signature accounts, the Semafor World Economy Annual Convening as well as custom client events, on-site at Semafor HQ in Washington, DC, as well as nationally and internationally, across venue logistics, catering, AV, decor, and on-site execution/staffing
• Lead sponsor client relationships from sale through event delivery, ensuring best-in-class client service, engagement, and value
• Develop and manage event budgets, timelines, and project plans for a selection of Semafor’s marquee events 
• Provide regular updates and reports to clients and internal stakeholders on event planning progress and budget management
• Liaise with Semafor’s Senior Creative Director on overall event design Contract and manage vendors for AV, scenic, F&B and more
• Manage event staff and internal volunteers leading up to, and on the day of events, ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities and executes them accordingly
• Manage event set-up, tear-down, and onsite execution to ensure events run smoothly
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations, and manage any necessary permits and insurance requirements
• Manage key vendor relationships, deliverables, and timelines throughout the event planning process 
• Recommend new and emerging offsite venues for a variety of event types in Washington DC, New York, and other select cities as-required 
• Provide logistical and backend support on load in and event days
• Work closely with and support other members of the events team 

What makes you qualified

• A Bachelor's degree is required
• 8+ years of experience in meeting/event planning 
• 4+ years in partner account management
• Strong professional meeting planning skills 
• Experience working alongside clients to understand, capture and deliver a premium partner experience 
• Experience show calling and stage managing for large-scale productions with complex AV and multimedia
• Impressive rolodex of DC-based vendors 
• General knowledge of and interest in the Washington, DC, events landscape and venues
• General knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of topical and in-the-news subjects
• Self-motivated and an entrepreneurial approach to work 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and able to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Keynote/Powerpoint, Excel, G-Suite

Job Details

This position is based in Washington, DC; Monday through Thursday onsite in Semafor’s Penn Quarter office.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis.

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

About the Role

The Client Coordinator sits within Semafor’s Revenue Operations team and plays a central role in supporting sales, client partnerships, and integrated program delivery. 

This role is the connective tissue between Sales, Marketing, Program Management, Events, and Ad Operations — helping translate client goals into thoughtful proposals, ensuring smooth handoffs from pre-sale to execution, and supporting high-touch, white-glove client experiences across Semafor’s media and convening platforms.

This is an ideal role for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who is excited to learn the business end-to-end and grow into account management, client strategy, or revenue operations over time.

Key Responsibilities

Media Planning, Pre-Sale Strategy & Sales Support

• Partner with Sales to support the development of integrated media programs and media plans across newsletters, digital products, custom content, and events.
• Translate client briefs into clear, thoughtful media planning inputs and proposal components aligned with Semafor’s brand, editorial standards, and commercial goals.
• Assist with audience targeting, flighting, placement planning, and overall program structure in partnership with Sales and Ad Operations.
• Support pricing inputs, packaging, deal revisions, and rate guidance within established yield and inventory frameworks.
• Coordinate proposal kick-offs (PKOs), deal brief creation, internal feasibility checks, cross-functional inputs, and timeline management 
• Support RFP responses and the creation of polished, visually engaging proposal decks.
• Prepare for client meetings by compiling research, bios, agendas, and supporting materials; capture notes and draft follow-ups to ensure clear next steps and accountability.

Client Communication & Relationship Support

• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for client coordination, ensuring timely communication and follow-through.
• Build familiarity with client priorities, sensitivities, and goals to anticipate needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure clarity on scope, deliverables, and timelines.

Post-Sale Transition & Program Coordination

• Support smooth transitions from pre-sale into execution, including kick-off call (KOC) preparation and deck development.
• Maintain client-facing timelines and deliverable trackers.
• Coordinate campaign launches across newsletters, digital media, custom content, and events.
• Support asset collection, ad specifications, proofs, and confirms in partnership with Ad Ops and Editorial.

Campaign Support, Performance & Optimization

• Assist with mid-campaign check-ins and performance updates, including basic metric review and insight generation.
• Help identify potential optimization, added-value, or upsell opportunities in collaboration with Sales.
• Ensure a consistently high bar for client experience throughout the lifecycle of the program.

Revenue Operations & Internal Coordination

• Maintain accurate documentation and updates in CRM and workflow tools (Boostr, Asana).
• Ensure opportunities, products, budgets, and deal details are up to date and accurate.
• Support maintenance of rate cards, packaging menus, and go-to-market materials.
• Contribute to process improvements that strengthen pre-sale workflows and cross-functional alignment.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• 2–4 years of experience in media, advertising, communications, client services, or account coordination.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort interacting with clients.
• Interest in media planning, integrated programs, and the business of journalism.
• Ability to operate calmly under pressure and adapt in fast-moving environments.
• Comfortable managing a high volume of fast-moving work and shifting priorities
• High ethical standards and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Comfort managing administrative details, timelines, and a T&E budget responsibly.

Additional Job Details

This position is based in New York, NY or Washington DC.

Comprehensive employee benefits: unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k), pre-Tax commuter benefits.

Salary Range: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Base: $68,000 - $85,000 per year plus bonus

About this Role

Semafor is seeking experienced professionals in strategic communications, corporate relations, journalism, protocol, or executive engagement to support our flagship live journalism events in a contract role from December 2025 through April 2026, ranging from 25 hours/week to full-time. This role involves coordinating with VIP event participants (CEOs, C-Suite executives, government leaders and dignitaries), managing logistics, and providing editorial and programming support. You will work as an independent contributor while collaborating closely with our content, programming, and events teams.

While this is a remote role, there is an expectation of on-site staffing and participation at Semafor’s flagship tentpole event in April 2026 in Washington, DC. Preference to candidates based in Washington or New York. Additional interest in candidates based in or with relationships in the Middle East and/or Asia.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage communication and coordination with approximately 20 CEO/C-Suite participants from their confirmation of participation through event completion. 
• Deliver a seamless end-to-end communication experience for executive teams and promptly flag any issues to the Semafor team. 
• Respond to all speaker/executive communications within one business day.
• Update Airtable with relevant updates regarding their executives.
• Build your participant’s s onsite schedule for Semafor activations and other relevant accommodations the executive may need while at the summit.
• Maintain availability on Slack from 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday and respond to team communications in a timely manner.
• Attend weekly status meetings and provide weekly end of week updates via email.
• Make strategic recommendations for programming placement and topics.
• Assist in coordinating travel and hotel accommodations for executive teams.
• Serve as the on-site POC for executives during the World Economy Summit.

What Makes You Qualified

• 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, corporate relations, executive engagement, client management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated track record of building high-level relationships with C-suite executives, ideally within Fortune 500 or global-scale organizations.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and proven ability to engage confidently with senior-level executives.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, including the ability to craft compelling invitations and executive briefs.
• Strongest organizational and time-management skills, adept at juggling multiple relationship streams.
• Knowledgeable about major business and economic trends, along with skills to translate them into mainstage moments and other convenings for executives, with assistance from the editorial team. 
• Sophisticated presence, with the balance of gravitas and confidentiality required to handle executive interactions.

Salary Range; $1,500 per week flat project rate.