Conference Producer Job Description

Conference Producer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Conference Producer to join our team.

Identifying compelling conference themes;
Construct and write high quality, content driven progress by conducting thorough desktop, telephone and face to face research;
Ensuring that the event is delivered on time and within budget;
Project manage the event from concept up to the day of delivery;
To research, develop and manage commercially successful conferences;
To write marketing copy and collateral, including web copy and brochures to help promote events externally;
Writing interesting and original conference programmes to attract industry leading speakers;
Creating strong relationships with industry representatives and speakers to advance your reputation in the market;
Briefing and working closely with the sales and marketing teams to maximise the success of the event;
Create engaging, content driven and innovative agenda’s;
Supporting the sales team in identifying potential sponsors and additional revenue streams;
Building relationships with key industry professionals;
Producing industry-leading conference programmes based on research and discussions with industry professionals, NGOs and trade associations;
Analysing information you have researched and extracting the relevant details;
Content development & strategy.

A 1st/2.1 classification from a Top 30 University – social science, legal, humanities degrees or science based are preferable;
Client-facing and articulate;
A commercial approach, good business acumen and excellent presentation;
Sales & marketing – thoroughly briefing the sales and marketing teams and monitoring campaign progress to ensure revenue targets are met;
Experience of successfully meeting deadlines and budgets;
Excellent negotiation/persuasion skills;
Project management skills; able to manage time, workload and internal stakeholders;
6-24 months conference production experienced, gained in a commercial environment;
P&L management – monitoring campaign revenues and costs and ensuring that targets are met, and profit margins are delivered;
Confident talking over the phone, able to question & discuss topics with senior professional;
At least 12 months’ experience working in commercial B2B events, publishing, or other relevant areas such as market research or media;
Outstanding research skills and writing ability;
Inquisitive and creative nature;
A strong entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify new business opportunities;
Excellent communication skills, enjoy building relationships and developing understanding.