--- title: 'Client Coordinator at Semafor' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/client-coordinator-semafor-new-york-y0rct06hjway' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-15' --- # Client Coordinator at Semafor - **Company:** Semafor - **Location:** New York - **Posted:** 2026-10-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/semafor/jobs/4740830005 ## Job description ## Who we are Semafor is a global news platform for an increasingly complex world in which consumers are overwhelmed by too many news sources and unsure what to trust. We are building Semafor to enable world-class journalists to deliver reporting and insights with rigor in journalistic forms that ensure a new level of transparency. Our editors and reporters distill the most important stories from all over in formats that uncover the forces shaping the stories, explain the interests behind polarizing narratives, and replenish the stock of shared facts. As a global platform, Semafor recognizes that smart people can disagree and that informed readers need to understand alternative points of view from competing centers of power and culture in a multi-polar world. Want to join us? Read on. ## About the Role The Client Coordinator sits within Semafor’s Revenue Operations team and plays a central role in supporting sales, client partnerships, and integrated program delivery. This role is the connective tissue between Sales, Marketing, Program Management, Events, and Ad Operations. The Client Coordinator supports the execution of integrated media programs by partnering with Sales and cross-functional teams to translate client goals into proposals and ensure seamless delivery across pre-sale functions. This role plays a critical part in maintaining organized workflows, clear communication, and a high-quality client experience across Semafor’s media and events portfolio. This is an ideal role for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who is excited to learn the media business end-to-end and grow into sales, client strategy, or revenue operations over time. ## Key Responsibilities Media Planning, Pre-Sale Strategy & Sales Support - Partner with Sales to support the development of integrated media programs and media plans across newsletters, digital products, custom content, and events. - Support pricing inputs, packaging, deal revisions, and rate guidance within established yield and inventory frameworks. - Coordinate proposal kick-offs, deal brief creation, internal feasibility checks, cross-functional inputs, and timeline management - Support RFP responses and the creation of polished, visually engaging proposal decks. - Prepare for client meetings by compiling research, agendas, and supporting materials; capture notes and draft follow-ups to ensure clear next steps and accountability. Client Communication & Relationship Support - Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for client coordination, ensuring timely communication and follow-through. - Build familiarity with client priorities, sensitivities, and goals to anticipate needs. - Coordinate with internal teams to ensure clarity on scope, deliverables, and timelines. Post-Sale Transition & Program Coordination - Support smooth transitions from pre-sale into execution. - Maintain client-facing timelines and deliverable trackers. - Coordinate campaign launches across newsletters and digital media. - Support asset collection, ad specifications, proofs, and confirms in partnership with Ad Ops and Editorial. Campaign Support, Performance & Optimization - Assist with mid-campaign check-ins and performance updates, including basic metric review and insight generation. - Help identify potential optimization, added-value, or upsell opportunities in collaboration with Sales. - Ensure a consistently high bar for client experience throughout the lifecycle of the program. Revenue Operations & Internal Coordination - Maintain accurate documentation and updates in our CRM (boostr) and workflow tools. - Ensure opportunities, products, budgets, and deal details are up to date and accurate. - Support maintenance of rate cards, packaging menus, and go-to-market materials. - Contribute to process improvements that strengthen pre-sale workflows and cross-functional alignment. What Makes You a Strong Fit - 2–4 years of experience in media, advertising, communications, client services, account coordination, or related commercial role. - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Media, or a related field. - Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, judgement, and ability to manage multiple priorities. - Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort interacting with clients. - Ability to synthesize concepts into actionable next steps. - Interest in media planning, integrated programs, and the business of journalism. - Ability to operate calmly under pressure and adapt in fast-moving environments. - Comfortable managing a high volume of fast-moving work and shifting priorities - High ethical standards and respect for diverse perspectives. - Comfort managing administrative details, timelines, and a T&E budget responsibly. - Boostr experience is a plus. Additional Job Details This position is based in New York, NY. Comprehensive employee benefits: unlimited PTO, medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability, flexible spending, health savings accounts, life insurance, 401(k), pre-Tax commuter benefits. Salary Range: Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Base: $65,000 - $72,000 per year. Additional job details Semafor offers a Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy to our full-time, salaried employees who may take paid time off as-needed without a prescribed limit or defined balance. Semafor, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. Semafor, Inc. will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. ## About Semafor ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Semafor is an intelligent, transparent global news platform that delivers original reporting, analysis, and high-level live journalism convenings for global decision-makers. - **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed) - **Headquarters**: Washington, D.C., United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Ben Smith, Justin B. Smith ## Core Business - **Industry**: Digital news media, live journalism events - **Target Customers**: B2B primarily (C-suite executives, global leaders, policymakers) and B2C (curious, informed global audience) - **Mission**: To provide an unparalleled level of journalistic transparency through innovative new forms, cutting through the noise of the news cycle with smart, distilled views and exploring competing perspectives across borders for a curious, new global audience. [Semafor About Page](https://www.semafor.com/about) ## Products & Services - **Semafor Daily News Briefings**: A suite of paid and free email-first publications covering key verticals, including: - **Semafor DC**: A daily guide to power and policy in Washington (publishing twice daily starting March 2026). - **Semafor Business**: A daily first-read for global business leaders. - **Semafor Gulf**: A daily first-read covering the Gulf region. - **CEO Signal**: An invitation-only newsletter with 75% of Fortune 500 company CEOs as engaged subscribers. - **Flagship News Website**: Original reporting, analysis, and features from global reporting hubs. - **Semafor Live Journalism & Events**: High-level global convenings connecting public and private sector leaders, including: - **Semafor World Economy Summit**: The largest annual gathering of CEOs in the United States. - **The Next Three Billion**: A platform focused on emerging economies. - **Future Products**: Semafor plans to launch a new **CEO-focused China news briefing** and new **audio and video products** in 2026. [Semafor Press Release](https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/semafor-marks-record-growth-and-profitability-for-global-news-media-launches-major-editorial-and-live-journalism-expansion) ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue of $40 million** (2025), achieving full-year **profitability** with **$2 million in EBITDA**. - **Total Funding**: **$74 million** across 3 rounds (Pre-Seed, Seed, and a recent Venture round closed in early 2026). - Pre-Seed Round (June 2022): $25 million from 7 investors. - Seed Round (May 2023): $19 million from 6 investors. - Venture Round (January 2026): $30 million from 5 investors. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly named in public sources, but backed by venture capital. - **Growth Signals**: - **Workforce**: 129 employees (+37.3% year-over-year). [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/semaformedia) - **Subscribers**: Over 1 million email subscriptions, heavily concentrated among C-suite leaders. - **Recognition**: Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2024 for "rewriting the story" on international reporting. - **Geographic Expansion**: Reporting hubs in Washington DC, Wall Street, Silicon Valley, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Gulf. Plans to expand into Asia in 2026. ## Competitive Advantages - **Innovative "Semaform" Format**: The platform’s journalistic structure explicitly separates facts, analysis, opinion, and counter-narratives to rebuild trust with audiences. [Semafor About Page](https://www.semafor.com/about) - **High-Value Audience**: A highly concentrated, engaged subscriber base of global C-suite leaders and policymakers, creating a premium B2B brand for both news and events. - **Founding Team**: Led by two veteran media executives: Justin B. Smith (ex-CEO of Bloomberg Media, co-founder of Quartz) and Ben Smith (ex-Editor-in-Chief of BuzzFeed News, media columnist for The New York Times). - **Profitable Business Model in Digital Media**: Achieving profitability within three years is a significant differentiator in the current media landscape. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale Editorial Operations**: Expanding the frequency of key newsletters (Semafor DC, Business, Gulf) and launching new ones (China briefing). - **Expand Live Journalism**: Growing flagship events (World Economy Summit from 3 days to 5) and scaling global convenings in new markets (Asia, Gulf, Africa). - **Product Expansion**: Developing new audio and video products for decision-makers. - **Hiring for Growth**: Actively adding to its team of beat-defining journalists and commercial staff in key markets globally. ## Why Work Here - **High-Impact, High-Profile Work**: Opportunity to build a next-generation global news platform from a growth-stage startup that is already profitable. - **Growth Trajectory**: The company is aggressively expanding its editorial team, events, and product lines, offering significant career growth potential. - **Culture of Transparency**: The company’s entire product mission is built on journalistic transparency and rebuilding trust, which likely permeates the internal culture. - **Workplace Policy**: The company has a hybrid presence with offices in New York, Washington D.C., and London, as well as staff in hubs like the Gulf and Africa. - **Notable Perks**: Working with a high-caliber team of journalists and a strong leadership team with deep media industry experience. The company appears to have a high-performance culture focused on results and growth. ## Sources 1. [Semafor About Page](https://www.semafor.com/about) 2. [Semafor Press Release (Record Growth)](https://www.semafor.com/article/01/07/2026/semafor-marks-record-growth-and-profitability-for-global-news-media-launches-major-editorial-and-live-journalism-expansion) 3. [Semafor LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/semaformedia) 4. [Semafor Careers Page (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/semafor) 5. 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