Lead Programme Editor, Global Events (12m)

Economist Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Counselling services

Work From Anywhere (25 days/yr)

Job summary

The Economist Group is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Editor for a 12-month contract based in London. You will lead programme development for digital events and in-person conferences, coordinating speakers, topics and delivery with editorial independence and revenue growth in mind.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate across sales, marketing and operations, and build high-level relationships with governments and industry bodies to raise the profile of our events.

Qualifications

• Experience as a programme editor or conference producer.
• Significant experience in event programme creation, editorial or a related field.
• Strong primary and secondary research skills which translate into ability to deliver compelling event programmes.
• Exceptional organisation and time-management skills.
• Proven experience managing content creators, with the ability to mentor, nurture and develop young talent.
• Strong commercial acumen and confident client management skills.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects successfully and meet deadlines.
• The ability to influence, persuade, negotiate and build rapport.
• Strong written communication skills in order to develop content and copy for conferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme development for digital events and in-person conferences.
• Oversee one or more strategic portfolios.
• Contribute to revenue growth and work closely with the commercial team to develop new business opportunities and ensure editorial independence of content and programmes.
• Work with The Economist’s editorial team to ensure programme themes and topics meet the high-quality standards of the brand.
• Establish and develop high-level contacts with governments and influential industry bodies in key markets.
• Act as a mentor to junior team members to provide ideas, guidance and support as needed.
• Working with sales: develop thought starters and proposals for event proposals; manage sponsor relationships on events and projects.
• Working with marketing: define target audiences and create communications materials to drive registrations.
• Work with operations: manage speaker co-ordination and logistical arrangements.

Skills

Programme editor

Event programme creation

Research skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Content creator management

Client management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Multitasking

Job description

The Economist Group is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Editor for a 12-month contract based in London. You will lead programme development for digital events and in-person conferences, coordinating speakers, topics and delivery with editorial independence and revenue growth in mind.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate across sales, marketing and operations, and build high-level relationships with governments and industry bodies to raise the profile of our events.