Content Lead

EAGxBerlin is looking for a Content Lead to join their team.

Overview:

• Freelance role
• Language: English
• Location: Anywhere (Remote); must be available during CEST working hours
• Salary: €25 – €30 per hour
• Applications closing: 27th April

Job Description

EAGxBerlin is a conference set to take place in Berlin from 3-5 October 2025, part of a network of Effective Altruism conferences happening around the world.

The Content Lead will shape the program EAGxBerlin conference. The ideal candidate will be deeply immersed in the values and community of effective altruism, and bring a thoughtful perspective to developing a cohesive agenda for the event.

This is a part-time contract position, spanning from late June or early July until mid-October 2025 (exact dates can vary). We anticipate that role will require 2–10 hours per week in the beginning, increase to ~30 hours weekly in the month before the conference, and could require over 50 hours during the week of the conference, for a total of approximately 230 hours.

This is a remote position but will require travel to Berlin during the week of the event, and may require a week of staying in Berlin before the conference.

Responsibilities

As a Content Lead at EAGxBerlin, you will be responsible for the following:

• Develop a content strategy for the conference, aligned with the mission of effective altruism, collaborating closely with the Team Lead and CEA
• Curate a comprehensive agenda that includes talks, interactive workshops, networking sessions, and an organization/opportunity fair
• Identify, and serve as a single point of contact with academics, practitioners, and other potential speakers who can contribute valuable insights to the conference
• Collaborate with speakers to refine their topics and presentations, ensuring clarity, impact, and alignment with audience expectations
• Provide friendly and professional guidance and customer service to speakers, facilitators, and fair presenters on registration, logistics, or technical issues
• Cooperate with the Volunteer Coordinator to identify volunteers and MCs to facilitate and moderate content sessions as needed, ensuring a smooth flow and engaging experience for participants
• Work in tandem with the Communications Lead to ensure consistent and effective messaging across all channels and materials
• Nurture your connection with the effective altruism community to incorporate current topics, research findings, and discussions into the event content
• Coordinate with the Production Lead and venue staff to ensure technical needs for content delivery are met
• Keep detailed records and participate in the post-event evaluation
• Create and update event schedule in Swapcard

What we offer

• Deeply impactful work with a highly engaged and motivated team of contractors and volunteers
• 25-30€/hour for people on a fixed-term contract. For people working on a freelance basis, we can pay 35€/hour. As a freelancer, you will have to cover taxes and social or pension insurance yourself.
• Mostly flexible work hours in weeks leading up to EAGxBerlin
• Autonomy and a high-trust environment
• Opportunities for connection to EA Germany, CEA, current and past EAGx organizers, and other established EA professionals
• Participation at EAGxBerlin, which includes registration, meals, and travel/accommodation within reasonable limits
• We value and promote a diverse and inclusive work environment and therefore strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. We particularly encourage women and members of gender minorities, BIPOC and people with disabilities who are passionate about our mission to apply. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Role Requirements

Great candidates might have some of the following skills or experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic event environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing scenarios
• Familiarity with the effective altruism community and a passion for promoting its values
• Outstanding communications and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of individuals
• Demonstrable experience in content strategy and event programming
• Outstanding communications and customer service skills, with the ability to interact professionally with a diverse range of individuals
• Familiarity with people and organisations in Germany, Switzerland and Austria who may be well-positioned to contribute content

What you provide

• Remote work set-up: your own computer and reliable internet access
• Availability to join a weekly team meeting during CEST working hours
• All-day availability on-site for the conference weekend (3-5 October 2025). Note for non-EU applicants: We cannot sponsor a work visa, so please only apply for the job if you have the necessary permit.

How to apply?

To apply for this role, please fill in the application form by 27th of April.