The Consumer Electronics Association has an exciting opportunity for Director of New Technology. This person will be serve as an internal technology advisor and an external technology evangelist for CEA and its member companies. Additionally, this person will scan the industry horizon to identify key technology trends and stakeholders; act as a key public spokesperson for CEA with the media and on the speaking circuit; and act as a key internal advisor to CEA staff on technology trends and technical education.
Critical Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as external CEA spokesperson on technology/product issues to the media. Advise CEA staff and CEA member divisions on product/technology issues and how they affect CEA goals and/or activities. Participate in/conduct panels and speeches on technology trends at CEA events such as the International CES, Washington Forum, and at other widely attended events around the world. Contribute editorial content to CEA technology publications, such as Vision Magazine and 5 Technology Trends to Watch, and to CEA websites, such as CE.org and digitaltips.org. Compose original editorial content for submission to CE industry publications such as Dealerscope, CE Pro and TWICE. Conduct lunch and learn series for CEA staff to learn about new products and technology trends. Maintain product demo lab to try new products and educate CEA staff. Develop and maintain relationships, in coordination with CEA communications department, with CE publications and journalists and offer assistance whenever needed. Identify key business trends in the US consumer electronics market. Prepares case studies on issues and technologies that could attract attention, members and or exhibitors to CEA and CES. Serve as CEAs internal expert and resource for information on the latest CE products, issues and technologies. Serve as hot products spokesperson at CES and helps position CES as the premier event for emerging consumer technologies. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; benchmarking state-of-the art practices; participating in professional societies. Perform other duties as required by business needs.
Work Experience: Five+ years experience in consumer electronics industry, consulting, teaching, or covering the CE industry as a journalist. Understanding of technology, trends and communications/public speaking. Education/Training: Undergraduate degree preferably in communications, technology, engineering, business or related field.
Skills/Capabilities/Technical: Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong investigative nature and ability to distill information to the general public. Familiarity with Internet search tools.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,200 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer Channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $161 billion in annual sales. CEA also produces and manages the International CES the worlds largest consumer technology tradeshow held in Las Vegas each January.
CEA was voted as one of the top 50 companies to work for by the Washingtonian Magazine. CEA offers unique and excellent benefits including leading edge PPO health insurance, six percent match on 401k, pension plan, 10 percent incentive bonuses, 35 hour work week, onsite bootcamp, yoga, weight training, excellent training programs, and much more. Learn more about our unique employee culture.
