Informa Connect · 5 hours ago
Senior Conference Producer
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expInforma Connect is part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets. The Senior Conference Producer designs and delivers conference programs for the North American real estate industry, managing a portfolio of events and overseeing team members to ensure successful execution and professional development.
CommunitiesInformation ServicesService Industry
Responsibilities
Lead project meetings with the event team to ensure everyone is aligned on the goals of the event and on top of their respective responsibilities
Oversight and management of a small group of conference producers to ensure they are meeting deadlines, leading their event teams and producing successful events that meet business goals
Organize and lead the launch/go-to-market meetings and post-conference debriefs where planning for the next iteration of the event begins
Review and develop strategies to improve existing portfolio events and deliver proposals for potential new launch events and add-on products such as summits and workshops, that could complement and grow the existing portfolio
Conduct research via various channels to identify innovative conference topics, write program content and source industry leaders as speakers
Work with colleagues to select event timing and venue to maximize industry participation and best position events against potential competitor events
Build and maintain relationships with C-level and other senior executives across the industry as program and event advisors
Identify emerging issues faced by the real estate industry and stay informed about political and macroeconomic trends affecting the broader financial markets
Write event briefs and deliver these to the team members from other key departments working on any given event
Write copy for the event websites and other marketing collateral
Work closely and communicate with other team members to ensure that the event is on track to achieve its financial targets
Travel with the event team to run conferences on site, ensuring that the finished product is executed professionally and successfully
Lead the event team which includes the producer, marketing manager, sales manager, audience development manager, operations manager and coordination manager
Meet regularly with direct reports in the conference production team to ensure deadlines and event goals are being met, and providing feedback and guidance to support them in achieving their goals and growing within their roles
Establish external advisory boards to discuss content ideas, speaker suggestions and other means to improve the overall product and event experience for clients
Work closely with the marketing team to design a marketing plan for each event, acquire data, establish media partnerships and write/review copy for marketing collateral
Consult with the event sponsors on desired speaking roles and topics of interest to ensure they are positioned appropriately within the program, where required
Work with the sales team to identify appropriate sponsor targets, given the subject matter. Join sales calls when necessary to aid the sales process
Provide the audience development team with audience targets and educate them on the buy-sell dynamic for each individual event
Liaise with operations managers to ensure that the venues and hotels are meeting the needs of each specific conference and its delegates
Constant communication with the coordination/customer success team to ensure that the websites are up-to-date and speakers are aware of their obligations in the lead up to and during the conference
Regular meetings with the Product Director to provide updates on progress to deadlines and discuss event/portfolio strategy
Qualification
Required
5 + years of production and programming experience in content-lend industry events and conferences (not operations/delivery which are different roles)
Experience managing people, with a proven ability to mentor, guide and develop team members
5 + years of experience producing conference content
Demonstrable experience leading the strategic direction of an event or series of events
Strong research and stakeholder management experience
Strong organization, communication, leadership and teamwork skills
Experience managing projects to tight deadlines
Project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Attention to detail
Ability to identify emerging trends and take advantage of them
Commercial acumen: budget awareness and experience working with event sponsors to drive revenue
Leadership qualities and self-motivated to drive event vision in line with business goals
Preferred
Knowledge of real estate and wider financial markets is desired but not essential
Experience managing people is desired
Benefits
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Company
Informa Connect
Informa Connect is a provider of live events and digital communities for professionals.
1001-5000 employees
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