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

We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Executive Business Partner & Office Manager to join our New York City office. This role is pivotal in providing key administrative and executive support to the Chief Commercial Officer and other members of the Sales team, while ensuring the smooth operation of the office. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This position is full-time and based out of Semafor’s New York office with the option to work remotely on Fridays. 

Your Responsibilities 

Executive Business Partner

• Manage and maintain executives' schedules, appointments, travel arrangements, and expenses
• Arrange and coordinate meetings
• Prepare and distribute correspondence, memos, letters, and forms
• Assist in the preparation of research, reports, presentations, and data analysis
• Handle confidential information with discretion
• Monitor and respond to incoming communications (including emails and phone calls) as needed
• Coordinate and manage projects and follow-up actions on behalf of executives to ensure timelines are met
• Act as the point of contact between executives and internal/external clients
• Maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems
• Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as needed
• Serve as a liaison between the Chief Commercial Officer and other departments within the organization on behalf of the Chief Commercial Officer
• Build and lead the daily operations for the Chief Commercial Officer, such as meeting preparation, planning, and research 
• Build and run cadence for executive leadership meetings, revenue team meetings, and leadership offsites, including structuring and helping to deliver company-wide communication at direction of Chief Commercial Officer
• Project Manage cross-functional strategic initiatives, facilitate special projects, and ensure action items are executed on behalf of the Chief Commercial Officer
• Operate at a tactical, strategic, and operational level, handling the oversight of projects that do not neatly fit within the organizational chart or that fall between departments or leadership areas of responsibility
• Acts as an extension of the Chief Commercial Officer and information funnel, filter, and facilitator with internal and external stakeholders
• Assess all inquiries directed to the Chief Commercial Officer, determine priority and the proper course of action
• Act as the point of contact for the Chief Commercial Officer’s direct reports. Triage all incoming requests for the executive’s time and work collaboratively to ensure calendars are aligned with the priorities of the organization
• Proactively follow up with the Chief Commercial Officer’s team if and when goals are not being achieved to determine why objectives are not being met. Provide actionable recommendations for improvement
• Promote team integration as well as cross-functional communication and collaboration
• Manage key relationships and build a process to track and nurture key stakeholders, partners, and clients - this includes data entry and maintenance within the company CRMTrack high priority initiatives for the Chief Commercial Officeras needed to identify any/potential obstacles
• Provide analysis, recommendations, and options regarding high impact decisions
• Assist in supporting the Chief Commercial Officer’s brand & reputation efforts including but not limited to social presence, industry facing events, and thought leadership. 
• Other duties as assigned

Office Manager

• Assist with general office management for fast-paced open office spanning newsroom, sales and marketing, and finance teams. 
• Perform general administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and space reservations, overseeing office deliveries, and handling mail and packages
• Coordinate with the Office Building Facility team on repairs, problems. 
• Order, maintain, and restock inventory of office supplies, kitchen area of snacks, beverages, cups, utensils, etc.
• Coordinate the maintenance of office equipment including printers and copiers, as well as security cameras, alarms, etc. 
• Greet visitors and manage front desk operations as needed.
• Assist with set up, check in, and break down for Semafor’s live events, company-sponsored internal events, and employee recognition programs.
• Support in-offices human resource processes including assisting with employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Coordinate with Semafor’s IT vendor to ensure office computers are functioning well and serve as the primary point of contact for necessary troubleshooting
• Assist with special projects as needed.

What makes you qualified

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college.
• 2-4+ years of administrative or office support experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, and Slack
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Must be highly organized, detailed-oriented and have excellent time management skills
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as needed

Compensation:
The base salary for this position at the time of posting will range from $65,000.00 - $75,000.00. Individual compensation varies based on job related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications. 

About the Role

Semafor is seeking an Executive Producer to lead and scale our fast-growing portfolio of video and audio shows, including flagship video podcasts. This is a senior, high-impact role responsible for end-to-end ownership of the portfolio — from development to production, distribution and commercial success.

This person will sit across the entire portfolio, driving both creative excellence and operational rigor, and will play a critical role in shaping the future of Semafor’s multimedia strategy. 

What You’ll Do

• Portfolio Leadership & Strategy
  • Own the overall vision, strategy, and performance of Semafor’s show portfolio, serving as the central point of accountability across editorial, production, partnerships, and audience teams.
  • Build a scalable slate of programming aligned with Semafor’s brand and audience prioritiesBuild a scalable, low-cost production model deeply engaged with new editing and distribution tools 
• Show Development & Talent
  • In partnership with editorial leadership and commercial teams identify and develop new show concepts.
  • Lead the development and launch of new series from concept through pilot and full production
  • Partner closely with editorial leadership to ensure editorial integrity and impact
  • Coach and develop on-air talent (journalists, hosts, contributors) into high-performing, distinctive voices
  • Shape formats, storytelling approaches, and creative direction across all shows
• Production Leadership
  • Oversee end-to-end production across all series (pre-production, production, post-production, delivery)
• Use AI tools to scale production  
  • Manage and scale a team of producers, editors, and freelance/contract talent
  • Establish efficient production workflows and standards to support growth
  • Ensure consistent quality, pacing, and production value across all outputs
• Commercial & Partnerships
  • Collaborate with commercial leadership to develop sponsor-ready show concepts and packages
  • Define success metrics across editorial quality, audience growth, and commercial performance
  • Ensure all sponsored content is executed to a high standard and meets agreed KPIs
  • Balance editorial integrity with commercial objectives in a premium media environment
• Audience & Distribution
  • Partner with audience development team to maximize audience reach and engagement
  • Help define distribution strategies across platforms (YouTube, social, audio platforms, owned channels)
  • Use data and insights to refine formats, improve performance, and scale successful series
• Operations & Scaling
  • Build systems and processes to support a rapidly expanding portfolio
  • Manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent productions
    
    

What We’re Looking For

• 8–12+ years of experience in video, audio, or television production, with leadership responsibility
• Proven track record of launching and scaling successful video and/or podcast series
• Strong editorial judgment and storytelling instincts, ideally within news, business, or current affairs
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and complex productions
• Commercial acumen and experience working with sponsored content or branded media
• Deep understanding of digital distribution platforms and audience growth strategies
• Experience with, or at least interest in, new AI production tools 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Salary and Location information

This position is based in New York, NY at Semafor Headquarters.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis. This position is in office Monday - Thursday and work from home on Fridays.

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

Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 per year, is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

About this Role

Senior Creative Strategists develop original media strategies, brand narratives, and strategic platforms and ideas, codified into thoughtful proposals to share with partners across industries and markets, focusing on New York, DC, Africa, and Gulf regions. In this role, you will be expected to understand your clients’ priorities and challenges, and authoritatively operationalize cross-functional processes to develop best-in-class presentations and proposal deliverables. This role will work closely with other Creative Strategists on the team as well as the Sales team, Revenue Operations team, and broader marketing teams. 

Your Responsibilities

• Create and visually design thoughtful, strategic, and engaging proposals, typically in visual presentation format, that clearly and concisely communicate ideas/concepts that map back to key advertiser objectives and KPIs.
• Be a subject matter expert on Semafor’s brand and products. Understand and build on Semafor’s brand story on behalf of clients.
• Engage with genuine curiosity and interest in deeply understanding clients’ brand challenges, priorities, and objectives.
• Utilize research and data to articulate and support strategies and creative ideas.
• Take a lead role, driving processes and operationalizing the organization with sales leads and post-sale teams, ensuring consistency in pre-to post-sale transition.
• Show a clear and convincing connection between a client’s brand challenge and proposed partnership solutions.
• Leverage a solid understanding of the media landscape, including expertise in new and emerging media platforms as well as off-platform opportunities, to elevate the ideas we present to clients.
• Lead brainstorms both internally with cross-functional teams, client partnership leads, agencies, and clients to clarify asks, gather critical intel, and craft winning proposals.
• Work directly with Semafor leadership on high-profile C-Suite pitches and presentations.
• Demonstrate strong presentation skills in both internal and external client meetings — articulating strategic ideas with clarity and confidence, and representing the Semafor brand with polish and authority.

What makes you qualified

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in advertiser marketing or sales.
• Excellent communication, design, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage many different work streams at once.
• Experience developing brand, creative, or marketing strategies for clients — especially blue-chip B2B organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to generate revenue through marketing strategies.
• Approaches revenue opportunities with curiosity, ingenuity, and originality.
• Feels deep ownership of their work.
• This is an in-person role, with 4 days a week expected in our New York or Washington D.C. office. There may be some travel on an as-needed basis. 
• Must have advanced skills with Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Google Slides/Powerpoint.

Additional Job Details

This position is based in New York, NY or DC. Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis.

Salary Range: $115K-$135K base annual salary.  Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

About the Role

We’re looking for an early-career journalist to fill a paid, entry-level position as a Newsroom Fellow. The journalist will work across Semafor’s coverage verticals, with a focus on covering business, finance, leadership and CEOs, technology, media and energy.

The fellow is expected to help carry out administrative tasks, including helping build, produce, and publish a number of our newsletters. They will also help research stories alongside senior journalists, and contribute to breaking news coverage on our website.

Ideal candidates would be self-starters, keen to get involved in a growing newsroom, and contribute in any and all ways, including research, producing newsletters, and creating data visualizations to accompany our publications. Experience living or working in different countries is a plus.

As the position is based in New York, candidates must retain the right to work in the US. The Newsroom Fellow will report to the Breaking News Editor. Candidates will be asked to complete a writing exercise as part of the interview process.

Your responsibilities

• Work in a small team, providing critical admin, production, research, and other logistical support for Semafor across multiple verticals.
• At the direction of other editors, provide research and support for the reporting of stories and the production of newsletters and other products.
• Work with the Breaking News Editor to write breaking news stories for a globally aware and sophisticated audience.
• Stay on top of a broad range of issues to be able to identify topics of most interest to readers
• Collaborate closely with the rest of Editorial work seamlessly across all of Semafor, and contribute to other products as they are developed.

What makes you qualified

• A demonstrated interest in high-quality, globe-spanning journalism
• Prior experience, including fellowships, internships, a journalism degree or other journalism-related education is not required, but is an advantage
• A passion for world events and issues and a broad interest in a wide range of subjects
• A willingness to take on a variety of tasks and responsibilities
• A broad reading list across conventional and unconventional sources
• An 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
• Prior experience living or working in different countries, or speaking different languages, is an advantage

Compensation

We are committed to fair, transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive, market-informed compensation. The target annual salary range for this non-exempt position is $28-33 per hour. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall near the middle of this range. Compensation for the successful candidate will vary based on job-related factors, including business needs, experience, level of responsibility, and qualifications. 

• $25 per hour to $28 per hour

This is a fixed-term employment contract of six months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of two years. Standard working hours are from 9 am to 6 pm local time, Monday through Friday.
Comprehensive employee benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k), pre-Tax commuter benefits. (Benefits programs vary by country and are subject to eligibility requirements)

About This Role

We are seeking an exceptional Inside Counsel to serve as a strategic legal partner to Semafor's leadership team as we scale our global intelligence platform. This is a unique opportunity to help build and shape the legal function of a fast-growing media company redefining how business and political leaders access global insights. The ideal candidate brings a blend of media law expertise, commercial acumen, and startup adaptability, working directly with the CFO and executive leadership on all aspects of the business—from complex sponsorship negotiations to global event operations and editorial guidance.

Your Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Strategic Counsel

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor to the CFO and executive team on all legal and regulatory matters across business functions
• Advise on media law issues including defamation, privacy, copyright, fair use, and First Amendment considerations
• Advise editorial teams on legal issues related to journalism and ensure compliance with applicable media regulations and industry standards
• Support corporate governance matters including board materials, corporate policies, regulatory filings, and maintaining corporate records
• Develop and implement internal policies, procedures, and legal risk frameworks to ensure compliance and operational efficiency

Commercial Contracts & Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements including event sponsorships ($500K-$5M+), sales contracts, vendor agreements, content partnerships, licensing agreements, syndication deals, and talent agreements
• Maintain standardized contract templates and playbooks to enable business velocity while protecting company interests
• Provide practical legal solutions that support business objectives in a fast-paced media environment

Events Legal Support

• Provide comprehensive legal support for Semafor's global events portfolio, including budgets ranging from $25,000 to over $5 million
• Advise on issues of liability, insurance, force majeure, and attendee terms
• Navigate cross-border legal and regulatory considerations for major event franchises

Intellectual Property Management

• Manage Semafor's global trademark portfolio and brand protection strategy
• Advise on copyright, content ownership, and journalists' external IP arrangements
• Oversee domain and social media legal matters

Risk Assessment & Litigation Management

• Identify and evaluate legal risks across the organization and develop practical mitigation strategies
• Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation matters, manage discovery processes, and develop litigation strategies
• Oversee pre-publication review when necessary to minimize legal exposure
• Manage relationships with outside counsel and legal service providers to ensure cost-effective delivery of specialized legal services

Employment & Compliance

• Support leadership on employment agreements, consulting arrangements, and compliance with employment laws across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure understanding and compliance with data privacy regulations including CCPA and GDPR

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partner with editorial, events, revenue, and operations teams to advance business goals
• Provide practical, solutions-oriented legal guidance that balances risk with opportunity and enables growth
• Build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization

What Makes You Qualified

Education & Experience

• J.D. from an accredited law school (top-tier institutions strongly preferred)
• Active bar membership in New York (or eligibility to practice in-house in New York)
• 5-10 years of progressive legal experience, ideally including media, entertainment, publishing, technology, or related industries
• Demonstrated expertise in media law, intellectual property, and commercial transactions
• Experience managing litigation matters and working with outside counsel
• Experience supporting live events or conferences strongly preferred
• Experience with newsroom operations and First Amendment issues strongly preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of contract law, intellectual property, and media/publishing law
• Strong command of legal issues affecting digital media companies including content licensing, privacy, and platform liability
• Familiarity with advertising and marketing regulations including FTC guidelines
• Knowledge of employment law and talent/creator agreements
• Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities to address complex legal issues
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for conveying legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills with ability to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining relationships
• Project management skills to handle multiple matters simultaneously

Salary and Location information

This position is based in New York, NY  at Semafor Headquarters.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally on an as-needed basis. This position is in office Monday - Thursday and work from home on Fridays.

Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 per year, is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

The Role

You will lead the strategy, narrative architecture, and market positioning that define how Semafor shows up to CEOs, policymakers, investors, and partners worldwide. Reporting directly to the Chief Brand & Strategy Officer, you will own the end-to-end brand and product marketing function—setting the vision for how Semafor’s journalism, global convenings, and commercial platforms are positioned, packaged, priced, and brought to market. This is a senior leadership role that sits at the intersection of Brand, Editorial, Revenue, Product, and Events, requiring a rare combination of strategic sophistication, commercial acumen, and creative ambition.

You will define the frameworks, standards, and systems that enable disciplined experimentation, thoughtful product extension, and scalable growth. You will build and lead a high-performing product marketing team—including a Senior Director as your operational right hand—and serve as a senior strategic partner to executive leadership and priority commercial accounts. You will also own market research, competitive intelligence, and pricing strategy as core inputs to Semafor’s commercial engine, ensuring that every product and partnership is grounded in rigorous market understanding.

This role requires someone who can operate at both the 30,000-foot strategic level and in the details of go-to-market execution, bringing the intellectual rigor and creative energy that matches the caliber of Semafor’s journalism.

Your Responsibilities

1. Narrative Architecture & Brand Stewardship

• Own and continuously refine Semafor’s enterprise-level narrative across masterbrand, products, regions, and stakeholder segments, developing clear messaging hierarchies, value propositions, and proof points that differentiate Semafor in the global political economy landscape.
• Ensure cohesion across B2B and audience-facing positioning, aligning brand expression across platforms and markets. Act as a strategic filter for new initiatives, partnerships, and extensions to ensure alignment with brand standards and long-term positioning.
• Translate brand strategy into practical frameworks that teams can apply consistently across materials, campaigns, and experiences.

2. Market Research, Competitive Intelligence & Pricing Strategy

• Own competitive intelligence, market research, and audience insight programs that inform product positioning, pricing, and go-to-market strategy. Build systematic approaches to understanding Semafor’s competitive landscape and audience needs.
• Lead pricing and packaging strategy in partnership with Revenue Operations, establishing frameworks for monetization across digital, events, and integrated programs. Ensure pricing reflects market positioning and drives commercial performance.
• Develop and maintain competitive landscape analysis to identify differentiation opportunities, white space for new offerings, and strategic threats. Translate market feedback and client insight into refined positioning and product development priorities.

3. Product Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy

• Set the strategic direction for product marketing across digital products, newsletters, global convenings, and integrated programs. Establish scalable go-to-market systems, materials, and playbooks that arm Revenue and Creative Strategy with clear positioning and packaging frameworks.
• Serve as a primary liaison between the Brand & Strategy Organization and Editorial, Product, and Events, partnering with business and editorial leadership to translate newsroom priorities and journalistic strengths into market-facing product opportunities.
• Establish repeatable launch frameworks for new products, refreshes, and expansions. Guide innovation from concept through launch, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and measurable business impact.

4. Revenue Enablement & Strategic Partnerships

• Equip Revenue with differentiated value propositions and market-facing narratives that strengthen pipeline and accelerate deal velocity. Ensure product marketing strategy directly contributes to revenue growth, renewal strength, and long-term account expansion.
• Support high-value, complex accounts in partnership with the Head of Creative Strategy by shaping integrated partnership frameworks and multi-platform investment narratives. Bring strategic clarity and creative thinking to business development conversations.

5. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Integration

• Build and lead a high-performing Brand & Product Marketing team with clearly defined ownership areas and performance standards. Recruit, develop, and retain top talent, fostering a culture of generosity, ambition, accountability, and strategic thinking.
• Establish operating rhythms, workflows, and prioritization frameworks that balance speed with rigor. Manage resources thoughtfully to deploy finite capacity against the highest-impact opportunities.
• Drive alignment across Brand, Editorial, Product, Events, Revenue, and Creative Strategy on major initiatives and launches.

What Makes You Qualified

• 12+ years of experience in brand strategy, product marketing, or platform marketing within a media organization, information services platform, agency, consulting firm, or adjacent sector, with significant experience operating at the intersection of editorial, commercial, and event-driven businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in marketing, strategy, or a related field strongly preferred.
• A minimum of 5–7 years of progressive management experience, with a demonstrated record of building and leading high-performing, high-velocity teams and establishing clear standards of excellence.
• Deep understanding of media and newsroom operations, digital publishing models, and the mechanics of executing across newsletters, live journalism, digital platforms, and integrated programs.
• Proven track record of owning narrative architecture and go-to-market strategy across complex, multi-product portfolios, with clear, measurable business impact including demonstrated ability to generate revenue through marketing strategy, product positioning, and commercial enablement.
• Experience leading market research, competitive intelligence, and pricing strategy functions that inform commercial decision-making.
• Exceptional strategic storytelling skills with the ability to distill complexity into sharp, compelling narratives tailored to CEOs, senior executives, and government leaders. Advanced proficiency in Google Slides with strong design judgment.
• Experience operating across global markets; familiarity with Gulf institutions and senior stakeholder dynamics is a strong advantage.
• This is an in-person role with four days per week expected in our New York or Washington, DC office. Domestic and international travel on an as-needed basis.
• Salary Range is $190,000 to $215,000 base salary plus annual performance bonus.

Role Overview

Semafor is seeking an experienced Audience Booker to support curated roundtables and private convenings on the sidelines of Semafor World Economy in April.

This is not high-volume event marketing. This is high-judgment, executive-level curation.

The Audience Booker will lead guest strategy, targeting, and outreach for invitation-only roundtables designed for senior decision-makers. The role sits within the Audience team and works cross-functionally with editorial, revenue, and operations to ensure each convening is:

• Strategically composed
• Fully subscribed
• Senior in caliber
• Balanced in perspective
• Operationally tight
  
  

This is a contract role requiring discretion, speed, strong executive communication skills, and sharp editorial judgment.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Audience Curation

• Own guest targeting and outreach strategy for private roundtables and executive convenings
  
  
• Shape attendee composition aligned with editorial framing and partner objectives
  
  
• Curate rooms primarily composed of C-suite and senior executive leaders
  
  
• Ensure thoughtful balance across sector, function, geography, and perspective
  
  
• Maintain sensitivity to competitive dynamics and stakeholder considerations
  
  
• Exercise independent editorial judgment to protect the integrity and quality of the room
  
  

Booking & Fill Management

• Drive event fill while preserving appropriate seniority and room quality
  
  
• Monitor RSVP flow, declines, booking risk, and pipeline health
  
  
• Proactively manage capacity, fill ratios, and composition “health”
  
  
• Flag risk early and escalate where appropriate
  
  

Executive Outreach & Communications

• Draft and deploy polished, senior-level invitations
  
  
• Manage confirmations, attendance visibility, and executive communications
  
  
• Engage directly with CEOs, senior leaders, and their offices
  
  
• Conduct targeted research on prospective and confirmed attendees
  
  
• Identify and outreach to communications leads and chiefs of staff where appropriate
  
  

Internal Alignment & Briefings

• Maintain real-time accuracy in Airtable and related tracking systems
  
  
• Prepare briefing notes and attendee materials for internal teams
  
  
• Send executive briefings to confirmed guests where required
  
  
• Present booking progress and audience updates in internal and client calls
  
  
• Collaborate closely with editorial, revenue, and operations teams
  
  
• Support on-site execution during summit week as needed

Additional Job Details

This position is ideally based out of either our New York, NY 

Salary Range: $1,700 per week flat project rate. 

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. 

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, 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 New York, NY at Semafor Headquarters.

Candidates must be willing to work flexible hours and frequently travel domestically and internationally 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