Jessica Martinson
About Jessica Martinson
Jessica Martinson serves as the Head of Client Services for Custom Events at The Economist, a position she has held since 2020. She has extensive experience in event management, having previously worked in various roles at The Economist and other organizations.
Current Role in Client Services
Jessica Martinson serves as the Head of Client Services for Custom Events on a global scale at The Economist. She has held this position since 2020 and operates from New York, New York. In her role, she oversees the strategic planning and execution of custom events, ensuring they align with client expectations and organizational goals.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Prior to her current role, Jessica Martinson held several positions at The Economist. She worked as an Associate Director for Events in Asia from 2019 to 2020, and as Head of Operations for Events in Asia from 2018 to 2019, both based in Hong Kong. Additionally, she served as a Project Management Consultant for Events in New York for four months in 2020 and as a Senior Events Manager from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Jessica Martinson studied at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Psychology and a minor in Global Health Studies from 2007 to 2011. She also participated in a study abroad program at Makerere University in Uganda, focusing on Public Health for 11 months in 2010.
Early Career Experience
Before her tenure at The Economist, Jessica Martinson worked in various roles. She was an Auction Manager at ibidmobile.net from 2012 to 2016 in Brooklyn, New York. Additionally, she served as a Development Associate at A Safe Haven Foundation/CCIL for ten months in 2011 and completed an internship as an Outreach Intern at Upwardly Global in the same year.