Conference Producer

We are looking for a passionate, eager, and career-oriented individual to join our team as a Conference Producer! In this role, you be responsible for the complete production of 4-6 annual conferences from start to finish. Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not compulsory as we provide full, on the job training. What you'll be doing

• Market Research & Analysis:
• Building a Steering Committee & conducting in-depth phone-based research of key subject areas & topics within a specific region or industry. Identifying the target audience & finding out what they want & need to know. Creating a comprehensive conference briefing document & accurately briefing other staff after conducting research.
• Copywriting:
• Writing promotional copy in the form of a conference programme, in the language of your target audience. Creating a relevant, thought provoking & high-quality program attractive to an audience of C-level executives. Ensuring that all sales-driven materials such as websites, emails & LinkedIn posts will maximise delegate interest & attendance.
• Speaker Acquisition:
• Identifying high-level, influential industry thought leaders & inviting them to speak at the conference. Recruiting speakers is done through various methods of communication including cold calling.
• Project Management:
• Working with a cross-functional team from several departments - i.e. sales (delegate & sponsorship), marketing, & operations to ensure the success of the conference & that it is delivered on time & on budget
• Onsite Attendance:
• Attending conferences to ensure excellent delivery & smooth running on the day, including the opening of your conference. This is an opportunity to represent the company, network with key players & speakers within the sector, & to shake hands & build relationships with the people that helped shape your agenda.
What you'll bring for success
• A Bachelor's degree in relevant fields
  
  Excellent copywriting & research skills, developed in a professional or educational setting, & ability to conduct in-depth research via telephone & other relevant methods
• An appetite to constantly learn & develop skills with an ability to quickly pick up knowledge of markets & adapt to different conferences
• Ability to execute writing & research work independently while also possessing a sociable nature in order to confidently network & persuade speakers to join the conference
• Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills as you will be speaking with international business leaders over the phone (including cold calling) & via email/LinkedIn
• Strong project management skills & ability to work well under pressure & meet deadlines
• Ability & excitement to travel internationally 3-4 times a year
  
  QG Media (http://qgmedia.io) , now part of global intelligence firm & premier media organization ISMG (http://ismg.io) , is an international provider of cutting-edge business events and digital content focusing on cybersecurity and digital innovation. We host over 20 annual events across 5 continents and have a client base that includes some of the world's most recognisable brands such as Google, BP, Shell, Johnson & Johnson, Amazon, Dell, McAfee, and Siemens.
  
  QG Media Package
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Extensive training programme & continuous professional development
• Basic salary from £28-30,000 (negotiable depending on experience) plus b onus Scheme (a percentage of the revenue of the conferences you are producing)
• Benefits: Company events, Company pension, Cycle to work scheme, Work from home
• 25 days holiday + Public Holidays
• International travel