Freedom Tech Events Producer

About the Human Rights Foundation

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that promotes and protects human rights globally, with a focus on closed societies. HRF unites people in the common cause of defending human rights and promoting liberal democracy. Our mission is to ensure that freedom is preserved and promoted worldwide, with a particular focus on sustaining the struggle for liberty in those areas where it is most under threat.

HRF produces the Oslo Freedom Forum, an annual human rights conference in Norway. For more information on HRF and its work, please visit www.hrf.org. To learn more about the Oslo Freedom Forum, please visit www.oslofreedomforum.com.

Position Summary

The Financial Freedom Events Producer will play a core role in shaping and delivering HRF’s most influential Freedom Tech gatherings – bringing together the builders, activists, and journalists advancing financial freedom and individual rights around the world. Working closely with the Freedom Tech Strategy & Operations Lead, this role will help drive the planning, production, and execution of a global event portfolio, including HRF’s flagship Global Bitcoin Summit and AI Summit.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role at the intersection of technology, human rights, and global convening. You’ll manage complex, high-visibility events from concept to execution, collaborate across teams and with partners worldwide, and operate in a fast-moving environment where ideas turn into real-world impact. The ideal candidate thrives under pressure, thinks strategically, executes flawlessly, and is energized by building events that accelerate freedom-enabling technologies and movements.

Responsibilities and Expectations

Specific duties include, but may not be limited to:

Event Strategy & Planning:

• Lead the overall strategy, design, and execution of HRF’s events calendar, with a special focus on owning the production needs of the Oslo Freedom Forum.
• Translate HRF’s mission and programmatic priorities into compelling event formats and experiences for the Freedom Tech related programs.
• Manage the Freedom Tech annual event roadmaps that support organizational growth, brand visibility, and impact.

Program Development:

• Support the CSO and Freedom Tech Content Director is producing their vision for the event and program.

Production & Operations:

• Own end-to-end event production, including venue selection, stage design, A/V, simultaneous interpretation, registration, accreditation, security coordination, and guest experience.
• Manage timelines, production schedules, and run-of-show for all events, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee HRF’s logistical support for speakers, VIPs, and participants, including travel, accommodation, and on-site support.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in event management or live production, with a proven track record of leading complex, high-profile events for nonprofits, mission-driven organizations, or global brands.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and external vendors, including supervising staff and managing agencies or production partners.
• Strong project management skills with proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and navigating fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing talking points, briefings, and public-facing materials.
• High level of professionalism and comfort interfacing with prominent activists, public figures, donors, and partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Experience working with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Airtable, Google Workspace, Slack) is preferred.
• Commitment to HRF’s mission of promoting human rights and liberal democracy, and familiarity with issues related to authoritarianism and closed societies.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally for events, including some evenings and weekends.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $75,000–$85,000 per year, commensurate with experience. We offer a generous benefits package that includes fully covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible PTO plan and comprehensive company-paid holiday schedule; and many other voluntary benefits. This role follows a hybrid workplace schedule with three in-office days and two remote days per week.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our Careers page at https://hrf.org/work.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes fully covered medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; a flexible PTO plan and comprehensive company-paid holiday schedule; and many other voluntary benefits. This role follows a hybrid workplace schedule with three in-office days and two remote days per week.