Audience Development – Events

Semafor

. Develop and execute audience acquisition plans for assigned Semafor World Economy events .

Posted 10/15/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $1,800 per weekWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in audience development and event marketing, with a strong focus on managing attendee acquisition and registration processes. Proficient in copywriting for event communications and skilled in collaborating across multiple teams to ensure successful event execution.

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Audience DevelopmentEvent MarketingCopywriting SkillsCRM Systems ProficiencyEvent Registration Management

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Hard Skills

Audience AcquisitionEvent PlanningRegistration Data ManagementEvent Brief TranslationPerformance Tracking

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedResourcefulExcellent JudgmentOwnershipCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsEvent Registration PlatformsSpreadsheetsWebsite Content Management Tools

Industry Keywords

High-Profile Business EventsAttendee ManagementEditorial CollaborationCommercial MarketingEvent Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute audience acquisition plans for assigned Semafor World Economy events
Build and curate targeted invitation lists using internal databases and relevant sources
Translate event briefs into audience criteria, including seniority, industry, organizational relevance, and desired composition
Align audience recruitment with editorial priorities, event objectives, and partner commitments
Draft invitation copy, registration messaging, reminders, and attendee communications
Coordinate event invitations and creative assets with the design team
Manage invitation distribution, personalized outreach, follow-ups, and attendee communications
Track acquisition performance and adjust outreach strategies to meet targets
Manage event website content, registration pages, and RSVP workflows
Maintain accurate event information, registration data, attendee statuses, cancellations, and waitlists
Troubleshoot registration issues with relevant teams
Own RSVP tracking and audience reporting
Manage registration pipelines against venue capacity, attendance projections, and composition targets
Identify audience gaps and recruit additional participants
Manage oversubscription, waitlists, and last-minute attendance changes
Collaborate with Editorial, Events, Design, Partnerships, and Audience Development teams
Maintain internal reporting on recruitment, registration progress, and operational readiness
Prepare attendee lists, event briefings, and handoff materials for on-site teams
Support event execution, attendee management, and post-event reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience in audience development, event marketing, or attendee acquisition for high-profile business events
Demonstrated ability to manage event audience development from initial planning through execution
Excellent judgment in curating senior executive and business audiences
Strong copywriting skills, with experience developing professional event invitations and communications
Proficiency with CRM systems, event registration platforms, spreadsheets, and website content management tools
Ability to manage registration pipelines, capacity targets, and multiple simultaneous deadlines
Highly organized, resourceful, and comfortable taking ownership in a fast-paced environment
Experience working across editorial, commercial, marketing, and event operations teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for full-time, salaried employees, with paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance
Equal opportunity employer committed to considering applicants from all backgrounds and experiences