Conference Producer (research, content & speakers)

Full Job Description

IR Media Group: Conference Producer

An exciting opportunity for an ambitious conference producer to join a global B2B media and business intelligence company in the City of London to work across a portfolio of award-winning events.

We are looking for a dynamic conference producer to develop compelling conference agendas, build long-term relationships speakers, partners and delegates and ensure the event is a commercial success. The successful candidate will be target driven, able to work on multiple events in parallel, prioritize the most critical tasks, and deliver events to a high standard.

You will work closely with marketing, logistics, sales and editorial to ensure the event's overall success through financial performance, attendance, engagement and satisfaction. The number of attendees at our content-led events ranges from 60 to 300. Our event portfolio includes conferences, breakfast briefings, round-table discussions, workshops and webinars.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for someone with the ability to identify new opportunities and launch brand-new events. We have high standards, and this is a demanding role with the opportunity to assume additional responsibilities.

THE ROLE

This role will include but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

·        Be responsible for events hitting financial and attendance targets

·        Project manage each event from start to finish

·        Conduct thorough community research to develop new agendas and events

·        Build and maintain relationships with leading speakers and research contacts

·    Ensure all tasks as an events producer are done on time and to the highest quality

·        Working with sales and marketing to maximize event attendance and revenue

·        Keep content on the conference websites up-to-date with event information

·    Run all pre-and-post-event briefing calls with sponsors and speakers

·        Provide advice and guidance to other conference producers in the team

·        Work closely with the sponsorship team to deliver high-quality sponsored content

·   Ensure smooth delivery of the event onsite (requires international travel)

·        Keep event formats fresh by updating the content and format year-on-year

·        Contribute positively with ideas to improve existing processes and products

·        Launch brand new conferences for new and existing audiences

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experience and characteristics:

·        1-3 years experience producing content for conferences and content-led events

·        Comfortable being on the phone – this role requires a lot of telephone research

·        Ability to research a new topic and get to grips with audience needs quickly

·        Driven to exceed targets – comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines

· Proactive, self-motivated, organized, independent and a problem-solver

·        Commercially astute with an ability to find new niches and opportunities

·        Sector experience in investor relations or corporate governance is desirable but not essential

·        Adaptable to different situations and is a collaborative team player

·        Excellent interpersonal communication skills

·        Willing and able to travel internationally

THE COMPANY

IR Media Group is an independent and international business media company renowned for our magazines, events and research. With roots in the Economist Group, our flagship publication, IR Magazine, is essential reading for executives worldwide. Our conferences and awards are a crucial part of the calendar in leading financial centres, including New York, San Francisco, Toronto, London, Singapore and Hong Kong.

On offer is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in an informal work environment where talent and ambition are recognized and rewarded. Our 30-person company has a very strong team ethic; we are passionate about what we do, offer excellent customer service to our clients and are proud of the work we deliver.

Our events at a glance:

·        Number of events per year: 18 forums, 8 awards and 24 webinars

·        Attendance per event: Ranges from 60-300 pax

·        Honours: Winner: Best innovation in events (2023) Logistical challenge of the year (2021), Runner-up: Best international event (2021), Runner-up: Virtual event awards (2020), Runner-up: Best overseas conference of the year (2018)

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salary for this position is competitive, dependent on experience (2-4 years), and the right candidate will have the opportunity to earn commission from the successful delivery of events. IR Media Group also offers excellent benefits including:

·        Health, dental and well-being insurance with Bupa

·        International travel opportunities for in-person events

·        Pension contribution

·        25 days paid leave in addition to bank holidays rising annually after two years of service

·        Cycle to work scheme

·        Career progression opportunities

·        Great experience working in the City of London with an international team

·     Training and personal development

HOW TO APPLY

Please email with your CV and a letter outlining why you are the right person for the role!