Events Producer

The Spectator; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spectator seeks an Events Producer to lead editorial decisions for vital events. This position involves curating topics, securing influential speakers, and collaborating across teams to ensure high-quality programs. Join a historic organization renowned for its analysis and commentary, and play a vital role in connecting audiences with critical conversations.

Benefits

5% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme

25 days holiday + birthday bonus

Generous discounts at company restaurant

Free breakfast and fruit

Cycle to work scheme

Interest free season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Strong interest in politics, current affairs, and media.
• Ability to secure high-profile speakers.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Research event topics across various fields.
• Identify and secure speakers and panellists.
• Ensure events reinforce brand reputation.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Communication

Research

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in journalism, media, publishing or event content production

Job description

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The Spectator started publishing in 1828, making it the world's oldest weekly magazine, and a globally recognised and trusted source of commentary and analysis. As the media landscape evolves, we continue to grow our live events offering as an important part of our brand and how we engage with our audience.

We are looking for an Events Producer to shape and drive the editorial agenda of The Spectator's events — selecting the topics that matter, booking the speakers who can truly deliver, and ensuring every event is unmistakably Spectator.

This role sits at the centre of our events programme: you will help decide what we cover, who we hear from, and how we frame each event to ensure it reflects the sharpness, independence and authority of the Spectator brand.

Key responsibilities:

• Research and develop event topics and formats across politics, current affairs, culture, economics and public debate
• Identify, approach and secure appropriate speakers, panellists, interviewees and chairs
• Prepare speaker briefing notes and supporting materials
• Work closely with editorial, commercial, and marketing teams to ensure events are positioned, promoted and framed effectively
• Ensure every event delivers high-quality editorial value and reinforces The Spectator's brand and reputation
• Build and maintain strong relationships with speakers, public figures, commentators and stakeholders
  
  
  

Requirements

• Strong interest in politics, current affairs, media and public debate
• Excellent editorial judgement and a strong instinct for what makes a compelling conversation
• Ability to secure high-profile speakers and build new relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised, self-starting and able to work independently
• Previous experience in journalism, media, publishing or event content production highly desirable
  
  
  

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• 5% Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
• Generous Holiday Allowance with 25 days holiday per calendar year + birthday holiday bonus + Bank Holiday Leave
• All staff receive generous discounts at our Company restaurant, as well as free breakfast and fruit
• Cycle to work scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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