<em>The Atlantic </em>announces Jessica Goldstein as SVP of events
Goldstein joins after leading events at NPR and the Skoll Foundation
The Atlantic has appointed Jessica Goldstein as senior vice president of events. She will collaborate with Evan Smith, the managing director for events, to oversee and produce the magazine’s extensive live programming across the country. Jessica joins The Atlantic in early September. Throughout her career, she has specialized in storytelling through reporting and creating engaging live experiences that extend beyond the stage.
Goldstein spent eight years at NPR, leading live cultural programming, including the Tiny Desk Contest and the How I Built This Summit. She most recently served as managing director of convenings for the Skoll Foundation, directing the Skoll World Forum. At The Atlantic, she will take charge of one of the most influential and enduring event practices in media.
The Atlantic hosts numerous annual in-person and virtual events annually, with the flagship event, The Atlantic Festival, returning to New York City on September 17-19 after two decades in Washington, D.C. The Atlantic is also set to embark on a new 50-state tour, The Atlantic Across America, which has already held events in 10 states, tackling pressing issues of our time.
Evan Smith announced the hiring to staff, expressing excitement about her appointment. He highlighted her role in expanding The Atlantic's audience, revenue, and brand visibility through flagship events like The Atlantic Festival, Atlantic Across America, and The Atlantic Summits. Goldstein previously worked at NPR, where she held senior positions such as senior director and executive producer of Events & Experiential.
Her experience at NPR, including creating the Tiny Desk Contest and How I Built This Summit, as well as her previous roles at the Skoll Foundation and NPR Music, make her a perfect fit for this role. A native of New York and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Goldstein believes in the power of storytelling and bringing together diverse minds to inspire and engage in meaningful conversations.
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