Conference Programmer

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: US Remote

Compensation: $100,000 / year

Description

Position Overview
Law.com is seeking a highly motivated Conference Programmer to develop, shape, and execute industry-leading conferences and events. This role blends research, content development, speaker engagement, and onsite production. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, organized, and comfortable working with senior-level executives across the legal and business landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Content & Research
• Conduct in-depth market research to identify emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities within Law.com's core industries.
• Develop compelling conference themes, session topics, and full-scale agendas based on research and audience needs.
• Interview industry experts, clients, and internal stakeholders to validate content direction and ensure program relevance.

Speaker & Advisory Board Management
• Source, recruit, and secure high-caliber speakers, panelists, and moderators, including senior executives, thought leaders, and subject-matter experts.
• Build and manage advisory boards to guide content strategy and ensure alignment with market priorities.
• Maintain strong relationships with speakers and advisors throughout the planning cycle.

Event Production & Onsite Management
• Serve as the primary content lead onsite, managing speakers, session flow, and overall program execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams (marketing, operations, sales, sponsorship) to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Troubleshoot onsite challenges and support speakers to ensure a polished attendee experience.
• Project Management
• Oversee production timelines, deliverables, and deadlines to ensure events launch on schedule.
• Collaborate closely with marketing to craft compelling event positioning and messaging.
• Partner with sponsorship teams to identify content-aligned commercial opportunities.

Additional Responsibilities
• Analyze post-event feedback and performance metrics to refine future programs.
• Monitor competitive events and industry shifts to keep Law.com's conferences differentiated and innovative.
• Contribute ideas for new event formats, product expansions, and audience engagement strategies.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise
• 3-5 years of experience in conference production, content development, research, or related fields.
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to translate insights into compelling agendas.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, especially with senior-level professionals.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to travel for onsite event execution.

Benefits

Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported:

• 15 vacation days, 12 company holidays, three personal days, one day to volunteer at the organization of your choice, plus a day off for your birthday each year
• Choice of three Cigna health insurance plans, two dental plans, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Accident and critical illness insurance
• 401K and Roth retirement savings plans with employer matching
• Employee Referral Awards
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Commuter Benefits