Job Description
ABOUT KNOWLEDGE NETWORKS
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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.
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Our flagship initiatives include:
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• RegulatingAI — Premier AI governance podcast & newsletter, 100K+ subscribers
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• CAIO Connect — Exclusive network of Fortune 500 Chief AI Officers
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• Moonshots.TV — 24/7 OTT channel spotlighting breakthrough startup innovation
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• SAGE / RALC — Responsible AI Leadership Certification Program
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• Policyora — AI policy intelligence platform for governments and enterprises
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• Universal AI Awards, ERAI Fellowship, GiveBackGyan & more
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THE ROLE
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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.
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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.
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✅ WHAT YOU WILL DO
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EVENT STRATEGY & EXECUTION
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• Own end-to-end planning and execution of KN's flagship events, panels, live podcast recordings, and conference activations
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• Manage all logistics: speaker coordination, agendas, venues, AV, budgets, and timelines
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• Lead live event coverage at major AI and policy summits (Ai4, World Bank/IMF, OGP, UNGA-adjacent forums)
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• Design speaker and VIP engagement programs that attract top-tier AI policymakers, CAIOs, and thought leaders
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• Drive continuous improvement through post-event data, ROI analysis, and stakeholder feedback
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PARTNERSHIPS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
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• Identify, pitch, and close partnership agreements with leading AI conferences, industry associations, and media brands
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• Negotiate co-branding, media, and content collaboration deals that expand KN's global reach
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• Build and cultivate a high-value stakeholder network — CAIOs, policymakers, event organizers, and sponsors
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• Develop 90-day marketing campaigns for conference partnerships, including social media, email, and PR assets
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BRAND & ORGANIZATIONAL GROWTH
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• Advance KN's positioning as the premier AI governance platform in the US and globally
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• Support the KN Ambassador and Advisory Board programs across 15+ countries
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• Stay ahead of AI governance trends and emerging event formats — and bring fresh ideas proactively
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WHAT YOU BRING
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REQUIRED
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• 5+ years of events management experience, ideally in technology, policy, or media
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• Proven track record executing multi-stakeholder conferences, summits, or live shows
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• Exceptional project management skills — you keep every detail on track across competing priorities
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• Outstanding communicator — you engage C-suite executives and policymakers with equal confidence
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• Experience building strategic partnerships and managing sponsorship relationships
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• Hands-on social media marketing and digital event promotion experience
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• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
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BONUS POINTS
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• Background in AI, tech policy, or a mission-driven nonprofit
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• Existing network within the AI, policy, or DC tech ecosystem
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• Exposure to OTT/media, podcast ecosystems, or edtech
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• International event experience or multilingual capability