Topstep

Media Coordinator

CHICAGO, ILPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Topstep

  • Job overview

    The Media Coordinator at Topstep plays a key role in scheduling and coordinating guests for TopstepTV, a live futures day trading show, ensuring smooth on-air experiences and contributing to the show's daily content.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The Media Coordinator is responsible for booking and managing guests, handling day-of-show logistics, maintaining guest databases and calendars, coordinating segments with marketing, ensuring confidentiality and compliance, and performing general office administration duties.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a base salary range of $55,000-$65,000, eligibility for a performance-based bonus, company-paid holidays, family leave, paid time off, competitive 401(k) matching, health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and wellness contributions.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have experience in guest booking or production coordination, a strong interest or understanding of financial markets and trading, excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a persuasive, friendly demeanor.

  • Work environment and culture

    Topstep fosters a collaborative culture with options for fully remote to hybrid work, emphasizes communication through cameras-on meetings and Slack, and values inclusivity and employee well-being.

  • Company information

    Topstep operates TopstepTV, a popular live futures trading show with a large global audience, focusing on market coverage and educational content featuring traders and industry experts.

  • Job location and travel

    The work environment ranges from fully remote to hybrid, supporting flexibility in work location.

  • Application process

    Interested candidates should apply with a resume and cover letter.

  • Unique job features

    The role involves working on a high-visibility live trading show with a global audience, requiring coordination with traders, educators, and industry experts for live segments.

Company overview

Topstep is a financial services company that provides a platform for traders to develop their skills and potentially earn funding to trade futures. They make money by charging a monthly subscription fee for access to their trading evaluation program, where traders can demonstrate their abilities in a simulated environment. Founded in 2012 by Michael Patak, Topstep has grown to become a leader in the trading education and funding space, known for its unique model that supports traders in achieving their financial goals without risking personal capital. The company emphasizes a strong community and educational resources to help traders improve their performance.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience or internships in guest booking, production coordination, or live event management, highlighting your organizational skills and ability to manage shifting priorities in fast-paced environments.

  • Showcase your communication skills and your ability to juggle multiple conversations and timelines simultaneously, as well as your persuasive nature to secure guest commitments effectively.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Topstep's corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.

  • Connect with current employees or team members in the TopstepTV or media coordination division on LinkedIn; when reaching out, use ice breakers like complimenting their recent TopstepTV segment or asking about the guest booking process to build rapport.

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