WHICH EVENT MODERATOR JOBS SHOULD BE ON KEYNOTE SPEAKERS’ RADAR IN THE MONTHS TO COME?

31 Dec WHICH EVENT MODERATOR JOBS SHOULD BE ON KEYNOTE SPEAKERS’ RADAR IN THE MONTHS TO COME?

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You’re a keynote speaker: What event moderator jobs should be top of mind as you look to 2024 and 2025? For a guest public speaking presenter looking for online meetings, conferences and conventions to speak at, it helps to be aware. Given that many motivational, inspirational speakers seek work on digital platforms, the following event moderator jobs are worth keeping in mind.

  1. Conference Moderator – Moderates discussions and panels at conferences, introduces speakers, facilitates Q&A sessions with audiences. Conferences can be for a variety of industries.
  2. Webinar Moderator – Similar to a conference moderator but for online webinars. They keep the virtual discussion running smoothly.
  3. Business Event Moderator – Facilitates corporate events like product launches, town halls, shareholder meetings. Focuses discussion to align with business goals.
  4. Political Event Moderator – Moderates political debates, campaign events, town halls. Requires knowledge of issues and nonpartisan approach.
  5. Celebrity Interview Moderator – Interviews celebrities on stage at public events. Often for promotion of a film, TV or other project. Needs to keep discussions lively, engaging and positive.
  6. Festival/Fair Moderator – Introduces music acts, authors, artists etc. at festivals and fairs. Leads entertaining interviews or discussions to delight audiences.
  7. Sports Moderator – Hosts and fosters discussions around major sporting events. Broadcast roles are common. Strong knowledge of the sport and quick thinking are requisites.

 

How do all the above event moderator jobs tie together and what can they tell us about the future of business meetings and events, especially in the Metaverse or various online digital platform realms? Pros might argue that the common thread is strong public speaking skills, ability to adapt discussions smoothly and preparedness to interface with high-profile speakers and audiences. Subject matter expertise is also key for many event moderator jobs and roles. Whatever the case may be, if you’re a corporate MC, event host or keynote speaker seeking potential engagements via Zoom, Teams or other digital channels, it’s good to be aware of the many possibilities that are open to you in terms of possible speaking slots and opportunities.