About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Events team is looking for a confident, highly motivated, and proactive Booker/Producer to drive speaker-oriented content for the Chamber’s

high-profile events. The Booker/Producer is responsible for securing newsmakers, business thought leaders, and CEOs for a portfolio of events.

You perform your best under deadline pressure, have excellent people skills, and understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships with both potential guests and your

co-workers. You thrive in a collaborative team environment and want to contribute to something great every day.

Responsibilities

Source and book speakers for keynotes, panel discussions, and fireside conversations for high-level Chamber events and under tight deadlines.
Produce on-stage elements for speaker segments.
Pitch compelling and creative segment ideas for a diverse spectrum of events
Conduct in-depth pre-interviews with guests and write briefing memos, questions, and speaker introductions for moderators.
Manage speaker logistics prior to and during events.
Maintain and grow an existing rolodex of relevant speakers.
Develop, document, and implement best practices and innovative ideas that continually raise the bar for events.
Stay on the cutting edge of new trends and contribute ideas to improve the quality of our content and sophistication of our productions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field preferred
2+ years of experience as a booker in broadcast news or as a producer in event programming covering politics, business, current events, or other relevant topics.
Sound editorial judgment and the ability to find new and entertaining ways to present information, new angles to approach issues, and the organizational skills to bring it all together.
Critical and strategic thinking and an ability to be persistent yet diplomatic.
Ability to work calmy under pressure and maintain a consistent work product while juggling multiple simultaneous projects.
A deep understand of programmatic goals, audience profile, sponsor priorities, and Chamber messaging in the development of live and virtual event agendas.

The salary range for this position is $73,697 to $90,000. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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