The Atlantic Hires Jessica Goldstein as SVP of Events
The Atlantic has hired Jessica Goldstein as senior vice president of events, who will work in partnership with managing director for events Evan Smith to lead and produce the magazine’s robust live programs nationwide.
Intelligence analysis by Llama
The Atlantic has hired Jessica Goldstein as senior vice president of events, who will lead and produce the magazine’s robust live programs nationwide. She will work in partnership with managing director for events Evan Smith.
The Atlantic has hired a new person, Jessica Goldstein, to help plan and run their live events. She used to work at NPR and created some popular music contests and summits. Now she will help The Atlantic plan and run their events, which will be held in many different places across the country.
Analysis
Background
Jessica Goldstein has spent her career telling stories through reporting and creating live experiences that resonate far beyond the stage. She has spent eight years creating and leading NPR’s live cultural programming, including creating the Tiny Desk Contest, NPR’s annual search for new musical talent, and the How I Built This Summit.
What Changed
The Atlantic has hired Jessica Goldstein as senior vice president of events, who will work in partnership with managing director for events Evan Smith to lead and produce the magazine’s robust live programs nationwide. She begins with The Atlantic in early September.
Implications
The hiring of Jessica Goldstein as senior vice president of events is significant for The Atlantic, as she will lead and produce the magazine’s robust live programs nationwide, bringing her decades of experience in creating and leading live cultural programming. The Atlantic convenes dozens of annual in-person and virtual events that reach thousands of people every year, anchored by its flagship event, The Atlantic Festival, which returns to New York City September 17–19, after being held for nearly two decades in Washington, D.C. The Atlantic is also under way with a new 50-state tour, The Atlantic Across America, that has already held events in 10 states, addressing some of the most complex issues of our time.
Key points
- The Atlantic has hired Jessica Goldstein as senior vice president of events.
- She will work in partnership with managing director for events Evan Smith to lead and produce the magazine’s robust live programs nationwide.
- Jessica Goldstein has spent eight years creating and leading NPR’s live cultural programming, including creating the Tiny Desk Contest and the How I Built This Summit.
- The Atlantic convenes dozens of annual in-person and virtual events that reach thousands of people every year, anchored by its flagship event, The Atlantic Festival.
If Jessica Goldstein is successful in her new role, The Atlantic's live events may become even more popular and influential, bringing together people from different backgrounds to discuss and learn from each other.
However, there are also risks associated with The Atlantic's live events, such as the potential for controversy or disagreement among attendees, which could negatively impact the reputation of the magazine.
