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MRC | Merchant Risk Council · 15 hours ago

Speaker Coordinator

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$30/hr - $30/hr

Merchant Risk Council (MRC) is a global non-profit trade association for payments and fraud professionals. They are looking for a bilingual Speaker Coordinator to support the upcoming São Paulo event, focusing on speaker logistics and communications to ensure a successful event experience.

E-CommerceFinancial ServicesInsurancePayments

Responsibilities

Support outreach to confirmed and prospective speakers for the São Paulo event, ensuring alignment with session requirements and timelines

Maintain clear and timely communication with speakers in both English and Portuguese (Spanish a plus), sharing event details, expectations, and preparation guidance

Coordinate with internal content managers and sponsors to support speaker selection and session alignment

Facilitate introductions between panelists and moderators and share preparation materials as needed

Manage speaker communications via email and messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, when appropriate

Coordinate travel, accommodation, and transportation logistics for São Paulo event speakers, as needed

Support virtual speaker access to event platforms, including basic troubleshooting and rehearsal scheduling

Schedule and support prep calls and recording sessions based on speaker availability

Ensure speakers are prepared and informed of AV and session requirements prior to the event

Track speaker registrations and access to event platforms

Collect speaker bios, session descriptions, and presentation materials for event and promotional use

Support translation and formatting of materials as needed for event platforms and communications

Review presentation decks for alignment with event guidelines and escalate issues as needed

Support session recording preparation and post-event organization of materials

Serve as a point of contact for speakers during the São Paulo event for check-ins, rehearsals, and session coordination

Support stage and session transitions in coordination with AV and production teams

Monitor sessions for timing and technical issues and escalate as needed

Support collection of speaker feedback related to the São Paulo event

Participate in post-event debrief discussions to share observations and support immediate follow-up actions related to this event

Qualification

Event coordination experienceFluency in PortugueseFluency in EnglishVirtual event platformsOrganizational skillsClear communication skillsBasic technical troubleshootingAttention to detailWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience

Fluency in Portuguese and English required

Experience supporting live or virtual events, preferably with speaker coordination

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Comfort with virtual event platforms and basic technical troubleshooting

Ability to work independently within defined timelines and project scope

Ability to support limited travel if required for the São Paulo event

Company

MRC | Merchant Risk Council

The MRC is the leading global non-profit membership association for eCommerce payments and fraud prevention professionals to learn, collaborate, and share information.

Founded in 2000