EVENTS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER (WFH)

About the job:

ABOUT KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS

Knowledge Networks is a Virginia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Reston, VA. We unite technologists, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and global leaders around one mission: making AI work for humanity.

Our flagship initiatives include:

RegulatingAI Premier AI governance podcast & newsletter, 100K+ subscribers

CAIO Connect Exclusive network of Fortune 500 Chief AI Officers

Moonshots.TV 24/7 OTT channel spotlighting breakthrough startup innovation

SAGE / RALC Responsible AI Leadership Certification Program

Policyora AI policy intelligence platform for governments and enterprises

Universal AI Awards, ERAI Fellowship, GiveBackGyan & more

THE ROLE

As Events & Partnerships Manager, you will lead the full lifecycle of KN's event strategy from initial concept through post-event impact analysis while building a growing portfolio of strategic partnerships with leading AI conferences, tech companies, media brands, and policy organizations.

You will work directly with KN's Founder and senior leadership, with significant autonomy, a global remit, and visibility that comes from operating at the intersection of AI, policy, and purpose.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

EVENT STRATEGY & EXECUTION

Own end-to-end planning and execution of KN's flagship events, panels, live podcast recordings, and conference activations

Manage all logistics: speaker coordination, agendas, venues, AV, budgets, and timelines

Lead live event coverage at major AI and policy summits (Ai4, World Bank/IMF, OGP, UNGA-adjacent forums)

Design speaker and VIP engagement programs that attract top-tier AI policymakers, CAIOs, and thought leaders

Drive continuous improvement through post-event data, ROI analysis, and stakeholder feedback

PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Identify, pitch, and close partnership agreements with leading AI conferences, industry associations, and media brands

Negotiate co-branding, media, and content collaboration deals that expand KN's global reach

Build and cultivate a high-value stakeholder network CAIOs, policymakers, event organizers, and sponsors

Develop 90-day marketing campaigns for conference partnerships, including social media, email, and PR assets

BRAND & ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH

Advance KN's positioning as the premier AI governance platform in the US and globally

Support the KN Ambassador and Advisory Board programs across 15+ countries

Stay ahead of AI governance trends and emerging event formats and bring fresh ideas proactively

WHAT YOU BRING

REQUIRED

5+ years of events management experience, ideally in technology, policy, or media

Proven track record executing multi-stakeholder conferences, summits, or live shows

Exceptional project management skills you keep every detail on track across competing priorities

Outstanding communicator you engage C-suite executives and policymakers with equal confidence

Experience building strategic partnerships and managing sponsorship relationships

Hands-on social media marketing and digital event promotion experience

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field

BONUS POINTS

Background in AI, tech policy, or a mission-driven nonprofit

Existing network within the AI, policy, or DC tech ecosystem

Exposure to OTT/media, podcast ecosystems, or edtech

International event experience or multilingual capability

Who can apply:

Only those candidates can apply who:
- have minimum 5 years of experience

Salary:
Competitive salary

Experience:
5 year(s)

Deadline:
2035-01-01 00:00:00