Informa
Conference Producer
Informa, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Company Description
Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.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
Informa is a leading academic publishing, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
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 program
Support marketing team as required including writing and presenting briefing document, website set up, email copy writing and proofing, sourcing content for emails
Travel to conference sites to oversee production of commercial conferences including oversight of conference flow, faculty management and topic generation
Support speakers as required e.g., arrange and moderate panel calls
Support/Other
Participate in cross-departmental training and meetings and all deliverables associated
Attend training and conferences as required
Perform adhoc duties as needed
Qualifications
Four-year degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or a related field
1-3 years business experience
Demonstrated analytical, research and commercialization skills along with experience working in a fast-paced environment where quick turnaround is key
Must have strong project management skills
Demonstrated skills in networking, building relationships and strong verbal and written communication abilities are necessary for success
Impeccable copy writing skills
Proficiency with social networking sites
Ability to work within tight production timeframes and on multiple projects
Experience working with virtual products/ delivery of virtual products is desirable but not required
Demonstrates a comfort level talking to the market with little ramp up time on new topic areas
Ability to present regularly to cross functional, departmental and project teams
Additional 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. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
Our benefits include:
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
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
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
10 days PTO
Competitive Benefits
Paid parental leave
Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
Bright and friendly staff who are all "expert's experts" and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We 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. You could be just what we need! 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
Job advertisement will expire on 10/31/2024.
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Remember to check your CV before applying Also, ensure you read through all the requirements related to this role.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
Informa is a leading academic publishing, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
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 program
Support marketing team as required including writing and presenting briefing document, website set up, email copy writing and proofing, sourcing content for emails
Travel to conference sites to oversee production of commercial conferences including oversight of conference flow, faculty management and topic generation
Support speakers as required e.g., arrange and moderate panel calls
Support/Other
Participate in cross-departmental training and meetings and all deliverables associated
Attend training and conferences as required
Perform adhoc duties as needed
Qualifications
Four-year degree or equivalent experience in life sciences or a related field
1-3 years business experience
Demonstrated analytical, research and commercialization skills along with experience working in a fast-paced environment where quick turnaround is key
Must have strong project management skills
Demonstrated skills in networking, building relationships and strong verbal and written communication abilities are necessary for success
Impeccable copy writing skills
Proficiency with social networking sites
Ability to work within tight production timeframes and on multiple projects
Experience working with virtual products/ delivery of virtual products is desirable but not required
Demonstrates a comfort level talking to the market with little ramp up time on new topic areas
Ability to present regularly to cross functional, departmental and project teams
Additional 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. But don't just take our word for it - see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com
Our benefits include:
Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
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
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Learning and development plan to assist with your career development
10 days PTO
Competitive Benefits
Paid parental leave
Work with a high quality of specialist products and service
Bright and friendly staff who are all "expert's experts" and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
We 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. You could be just what we need! 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under federal, state or local law.
Job advertisement will expire on 10/31/2024.
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