Programme Executive
Core
Manage global events programmes including theme research, speaker recruitment, logistics, and coordination with sponsorship and editorial teams.
Role type
Senior Programme Executive (Events)
Builds
Large-scale global events and bespoke programmes for Economist Impact
Domain
Media and Information Services / Global Events
Required skills
Event programme management, Senior speaker recruitment and management, Logistics coordination, Sponsorship coordination, High-level stakeholder communication, Current affairs research
Preferred skills
Understanding of The Economist brand, Travel readiness
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Research themes and recruit senior-level speakers from government and private sector; Manage speaker communications, logistics, travel, and protocol; Coordinate with sponsorship team to establish agenda topics; Liaise with marketing, operations, and editorial staff; Ensure high-quality written and oral communication standards.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
