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$150,000 – $170,000
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What this role is
Semafor seeks an experienced program manager to oversee client partnerships from sale through delivery, coordinating complex projects involving events, digital advertising, and custom content across multiple internal teams. This role suits someone with deep media industry knowledge who thrives managing high-stakes relationships with C-suite executives and can navigate competing priorities in a fast-moving newsroom environment.
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What they ask for
Required
- 8+ years in program management, client services, or related field in media, marketing, or editorial
- Experience managing complex integrated projects with multiple stakeholders
- Experience with large and small format events, digital advertising campaigns, and marketing services
- Proven ability to build and maintain C-suite client relationships
- Project management expertise and operational efficiency focus
- Understanding of media, journalism, and editorial independence
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Program management across multiple complex projects and timelines
- Ability to interpret campaign data and provide insights
- Leadership and interpersonal skills
Nice to have
- Experience with global clients across US, Gulf, and beyond
- Deep understanding of cultural, business, and geopolitical dynamics
- Experience with B2B and B2G client strategies
- Familiarity with digital advertising platforms like programmatic tools
- Experience with Boostr or similar CRM tools
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally