Events Content Manager/Curator

Role Summary

We are seeking a strategic, tech-savvy, and highly collaborative Global Content Leader to oversee the content strategy, development, and execution for IDC’s global portfolio of technology events. This role is responsible for shaping compelling, insight-driven programs that resonate with executive and technical audiences, elevate our thought leadership, and drive audience engagement, brand relevance, and pipeline impact.

You will lead the end-to-end content lifecycle – from theme development and speaker acquisition to session design and post-event content amplification – working cross-functionally with research, product, marketing, executive communications, and sales teams across regions.

Why IDC

IDG is a dynamic and innovative data, research, and services company at the forefront of guiding the global technology market ecosystem. Our mission is to help companies grow by putting technology insights into action, and empowering businesses to make better decisions and thrive in the digital-first age.

IDC, the largest division of IDG, is the most respected global technology market research firm. Building upon terabytes of proprietary data, expert thought leadership, and existing digital products, IDC is creating new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered business lines that serve its customers in fundamentally new ways. In this newly created team, you will be exposed not only to expert tech strategy analysts, but also to product development teams going “from 0 to 1”.

Key Responsibilities

Content Strategy & Vision

• Define the global content vision, editorial direction, and messaging architecture for IDC’s tech events
• Translate business goals, market trends, and audience needs into compelling content pillars and event themes
• Align agendas with product strategy, demand generation goals, and thought leadership positioning

Program Development

• Lead the development of multi-day, multi-track event agendas (keynotes, panels, breakouts)
• Ensure content relevance for global enterprise tech buyers (CIOs, CISOs, CDOs, etc.)
• Drive content innovation by experimenting with formats (fireside chats, roundtables, interactive sessions)

Speaker & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and secure high-impact speakers, including internal IDC executives and external influencers
• Oversee the speaker briefing and content review process to ensure consistent storytelling and value delivery
• Collaborate with communications, PR, and customer advocacy teams

Team & Process Leadership

• Lead a small global team of content producers
• Build scalable processes for content development across regions and events
• Develop content guidelines, templates, and briefing materials to ensure consistency and quality

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with IDC’s Research teams to surface market insights and shape data-backed programming
• Work with Product Marketing and Field Marketing to align sessions with campaigns and GTM priorities
• Coordinate with Events Ops and Creative teams to ensure cohesive experience design across formats (in-person, digital, hybrid)

Performance & Optimization

• Define and track content KPIs (e.g., audience engagement, session ratings, speaker NPS, content downloads)
• Leverage data and attendee feedback to optimize agenda design and topic selection continuously
• Ensure post-event content reuse and amplification across digital channels

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in content development, editorial strategy, or event programming in the tech industry

Deep understanding of enterprise technology trends (AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, digital transformation, etc.)

Proven ability to develop executive-level content and manage high-profile stakeholders

Strong editorial judgment, audience empathy, and storytelling skills

Experience leading global teams or working in a matrixed, cross-regional environment

Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and contributors simultaneously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

Prior experience in a tech company, B2B media organization, or event production agency

Background in journalism, product marketing, or research/analyst firms is a plus

About IDC:

IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic.

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