Crooked believes that we need a better conversation about politics, culture, and the world around us—one that doesn’t just focus on what’s broken, but what we can do to fix it. We are a media network that showcases stories, voices, and opportunities for activism that inform, entertain, and inspire action, because it’s up to all of us to do our part to build a better world.

Job Summary:

Crooked Media is hiring for a Travel & Event Coordinator in the Programming department reporting to the Tour and Events Manager. This role will focus on the seamless execution of logistics for our upcoming events, directly impacting talent satisfaction, brand perception, and operational success. We're looking for a candidate that is detail-oriented, organized, and highly proactive. 

This is a hybrid temporary position, lasting approximately 15 weeks. We anticipate most weeks will be remote between 30-40 hours of work, with the potential for overtime as the event approaches. We have a high preference for Washington D.C Metro Area candidates, or candidates based in NY and willing to travel to Washington D.C.

How You’ll Spend Your Time:

Travel Coordination:

• Book and manage travel (flights, trains, ground transportation) and accommodations for all guests, speakers, and staff.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date travel itineraries.
• Handle last-minute changes or emergencies with agility and professionalism.
• Communicate travel plans clearly to all talent and staff, 

Event Logistics:

• Manage the event inquiries inbox and respond to questions from attendees and the general public regarding the upcoming event
• Track production timelines, deadlines, and deliverables
• Maintain up-to-date schedules and documentation across teams
• Coordinate with Crooked Legal and Insurance on all vendor contracts
• On site support during the week of the event in Washington D.C. 

Administrative: 

• Track and submit all event-related expenses accurately using Expensify, ensuring timely reconciliation and approval. 
• Maintain organized digital records of receipts, invoices, and reimbursements for audit and reporting purposes.

What You’ll Bring To The Table:

• 2+ years of experience in travel coordination, event planning, or logistics management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace; experience with travel and event planning tools a plus.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience coordinating VIP or executive-level travel.

This job description provides a summary of how you’ll spend your time, but is nowhere near exhaustive, so other duties may be assigned over time.

Pay and Perks: 

At Crooked, we believe in paying employees competitive market salaries. And we also believe in providing holistic and rich benefits to all full time staff, including: 

• Paid healthcare, with most individual plans paid fully by the company 
• 401k match 

Once we’re ready to extend an offer, we look at the individual’s years of relevant experience and other compensable factors to determine a competitive offer. And for this role, the starting salary range is $30-$35/hour.