We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.
If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.
Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.
Job Description
Informa Connect is part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries. As a conference producer, you will identify and research leading edge, business-to-business issues and develop strategic conferences for target audiences that meet revenue expectations. You will take the lead in researching, determining, and refining the themes, content and stories that will be covered and discussed before, during and after each event. You will identify and recruit high-level thought leaders and the next generation of industry pioneers to initiate discussion and provide thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Program Development : Content and Audience Curation
- Create and curate world-class content
- Conduct extensive market research with internal and external stakeholders to determine the commercial viability of products based on research results
- Write and produce commercially and editorially driven content for conferences, liaising with senior industry experts, analysts, and practitioners
- Develop an engaged community by producing powerful content that has the potential to shift market sentiment and thinking
- Hit key production cycle milestone deadlines including research, draft programs, handovers, speaker recruitment, program sign off
- Serve as the project lead; work with different members of the cross-functional teams to ensure that objectives and deadlines are met or exceeded
- Develop a global network of industry peers and contacts, becoming a voice for your sector with the ability to attract the most influential speakers
- Collaborate with sponsorship and marketing to ensure profitability of the event
Program Delivery and Execution
Support sales team as required including writing and presenting the briefing document, joining sales calls as required, working with sponsors to place editorial thought leadership packages into the programSupport marketing team as required including writing and presenting briefing document, website set up, email copy writing and proofing, sourcing content for emailsTravel to conference sites to oversee production of commercial conferences including oversight of conference flow, faculty management and topic generationSupport speakers as required e.g., arrange and moderate panel callsSupport / Other
Participate in cross-departmental training and meetings and all deliverables associatedAttend training and conferences as requiredPerform ad-hoc duties as neededQualifications
Four-year degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or a related field1-3 years business experienceDemonstrated analytical, research and commercialization skills along with experience working in a fast-paced environment where quick turnaround is keyStrong project management skillsDemonstrated skills in networking, building relationships and strong verbal and written communication abilities are necessary for successImpeccable copywriting skillsProficiency with social networking sitesAbility to work within tight production timeframes and on multiple projectsExperience working with virtual products / delivery of virtual products is desirable but not requiredComfort level talking to the market with little ramp up time on new topic areasAbility to present regularly to cross functional, departmental and project teamsAdditional Information
Salary Range is $65k - $75k depending on experience.Why work at Informa
We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. Our benefits include :
Freedom & flexibility : colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patternsGreat community : a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networksCareer opportunity : the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn LearningBroader impact : take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available tooLearning and development plan to assist with your career development10 days PTOPaid parental leaveWork with a high quality of specialist products and serviceBright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspirationAs an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the worldWe know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job advertisement will expire on 10 / 31 / 2024.
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