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Conference Producer

4 days ago

New York

Job DescriptionCompany Description 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. 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 This role is based in our New York or Chicago office. The Conference Producer designs, develops and delivers relevant and timely conference programs that cater to the networking and educational needs of the North American real estate industry. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES • Conduct research via various channels to identify innovative conference topics, write program content and source industry leaders as speakers., • Review and develop strategies to improve existing portfolio events and deliver proposals for potential new launch events that could complement and grow the existing portfolio., • 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 senior executives across the industry as program and event advisors., • Identify emerging issues faced by the real estate industry and stay informed about macroeconomic trends impacting 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., • Establish external advisory boards and key industry stakeholders to discuss content ideas, solicit advice on timing and location of the event and speaker suggestions., • Consult with the event sponsors on desired speaking roles and topics of interest., • 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., • Work with the marketing team to design a marketing plan for each event, acquire data, establish media partnerships and write copy for marketing collateral., • Weekly updates, at a minimum, on conference progress to deadlines with Product Director.Qualifications, • 1+ years of conference production/programming experience in content-led industry events is desired but not essential., • Strong experience conducting research via various channels to identify innovative conference topics, write program content, and source industry leaders as speakers., • Strong stakeholder management skills., • Strong organization, communication and problem-solving skills., • Excellent written and verbal communications skills., • Ability to identify emerging trends and areas of opportunity for clients and, therefore, the company., • Excellent project and time management skills to deliver multiple projects at the same time on tight deadlines., • Leadership qualities and self-motivated to drive event vision in line with company goal., • Knowledge of real estate and wider financial markets is desired but not essential. Additional Information We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. 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. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com Our benefits include: • 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 The salary range for this role is $65,000 - $85,000 based on experience. This posting will automatically expire on April 15, 2026. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.

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