Conference Coordinator

SXSW is seeking a Conference Coordinator to join the Innovation Conference Department, a team dedicated to curating inspiring, creative, and forward-thinking content that attracts the brightest minds in the industry and establishes SXSW as a premier destination for discovery. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain records and databases, ensuring meticulous data entry, accurate speaker records, and timely information processing as the program evolves.Support the year-round administrative lifecycle of the SXSW Conference team, actively assisting with the advancement, planning, and operational execution of conference tracks.Coordinate day-to-day logistics for the conference team, including tracking deliverables, monitoring timelines, and assisting with the session curation workflow from the ideation phase through to the on-site experienceDeliver exceptional, high-touch customer service to speakers, session organizers, and prospective participants, serving as a reliable and professional primary point of contact.Facilitate clear, timely communication with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on deadlines, asset collection, and event logistics.Manage a high volume of daily email correspondence and inquiries efficiently, maintaining organized communication channels, and ensuring timely responses during peak times. On-Site Responsibilities The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully: