Senior Programme Editor / Senior Events Producer (12-month contract)
Core
Lead programme development for assigned digital events and in-person conferences, including research, speaker management, and on-site delivery.
Role type
Senior Programme Editor / Senior Events Producer
Builds
Digital events and in-person conferences
Domain
Media and information services
Required skills
Event programme creation, Editorial experience, Primary and secondary research, Content creator management, Commercial acumen, Client management, Project management, Written communication
Preferred skills
Mentoring junior team members, Building high-level contacts with governments and industry bodies
Technologies
None stated (via careerplan.io/jobs/4956407101-senior-programme-editor-senior-events-producer-12-month-contract-at-theeconomistgroup)
Responsibilities
Lead programme development for assigned digital events and in-person conferences; Oversee one or more strategic portfolios; Contribute to revenue growth and work closely with the commercial team; Work with The Economist's editorial team to ensure high-quality standards; Establish and develop high-level contacts and relationships with governments and influential industry bodies; Act as a mentor to junior team members; Develop thought starters and proposals for event proposals; Manage sponsor relationships; Conduct market research and create communications materials; Manage speaker co-ordination and logistical arrangements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
