Aston Carter is partnering with a fast-growing global media startup that operates at the intersection of business, policy, and economic leadership. Our client convenes some of the world’s most influential decision-makers through its annual Global Economy Summit, a premier event attended by top CEOs, Fortune 500 corporate sponsors, global business leaders, and prominent political figures. This opportunity offers the chance to work closely with a high-profile leadership team and play a hands-on role in supporting a world-class global event that shapes conversations around the future of the global economy. The environment combines the pace and ownership of a startup with the visibility and credibility of an established global platform. Team members gain rare exposure to senior executives, global partners, and influential stakeholders while contributing to work that has real impact on a global stage. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in dynamic environments, value mission-driven work, and are excited by the opportunity to support high-level economic and business dialogue. Responsibilities + Draft participant biographies and identify key connection points to session themes. + Prepare detailed briefing memos, spanning editorial topics, suggested questions, and logistics. + Ensure that all materials are executed without error and that details and formatting are consistent. + Maintain timely and professional correspondence. + Work cross-functionally with editorial, content, and events teams. + As needed, correspond with program speakers and attendees to request confirmations and share updates. + Maintain availability on Slack from 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday and respond to team communications in a timely manner. + Attend weekly status meetings and provide weekly end of week updates via email. Requirements + 1+ years of experience in a policy, research, executive support, or strategic communications role. + Outstanding written communication, including the ability to craft compelling invitations and executive briefs. + Strongest organizational and time-management skills, adept at juggling multiple relationship streams in a high-volume, high-intensity environment. + Knowledgeable about major business and economic trends, along with skills to translate them into mainstage moments and other convenings for executives, with assistance from the editorial team. + Sophisticated presence, with the balance of gravitas and confidentiality required to handle executive interactions Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Washington, DC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Washington,DC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026. About Aston Carter: Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.