Media Specialist

Web Summit; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Summit is looking for a media relations professional to secure top global media attendance for their Qatar event. This role demands extensive media experience in the MENA market, fluency in English and Arabic, and strong event management skills. You'll collaborate with various teams to enhance the media experience and streamline operations, contributing to a renowned tech conference's global outreach.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Fully subsidized healthcare and dental

Pension contributions up to 6%

Access to workshops and learning resources

Company laptop and flexible work arrangements

Community and morale events

Annual company gatherings and charity days

Annual wellness subsidy of €1000

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media experience in MENA market required.
• Strong writing skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in event management and media relations.

Responsibilities

• Attract and manage global media attendees for events.
• Coordinate world-class experiences for media professionals.
• Improve media administration processes focusing on automation.

Skills

Media Experience

Fluent in English and Arabic

Event Management

Negotiation Skills

Creative Thinking

Attention to Detail

Independent Work

Tools

Salesforce

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About us:

How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal. We’re just getting started. We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years, we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues, and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter. To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.

About the team:

The Media Team is at the centre of Web Summit, ensuring that everyone knows about our events worldwide. They are the gatekeepers of the Web Summit brand, creating innovative campaigns to communicate our events and the company behind them. They collaborate with media outlets such as Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and BBC daily, providing up-to-date news from Web Summit. They work closely with marketing and speakers teams to ensure aligned communication of the brand globally.

What you’ll achieve at Web Summit:

• Actively attract and secure top global media attendees for Web Summit Qatar.
• Champion Web Summit’s global events to MENA media outlets, securing their participation.
• Coordinate and plan world-class events for media attendees with the media team.
• Support and mentor team members to deliver high-caliber experiences for over 2000 media professionals, sharing your knowledge of the MENA media landscape.
• Attend conferences and assist the media team in facilitating media attendees' needs, maximizing their experience and WebSummit’s exposure.
• Improve processes and procedures in media administration, focusing on automation and streamlining tasks relevant to your region.
• Manage updates to the media section of the Web Summit Media website, collaborating with in-house teams and marketing managers.
• Handle logistics for top-tier media and ensure their schedules align with the event.
• Manage interview requests for top speakers, investors, and partners.

Skills and abilities we're looking for:

• 5+ years of media experience, specifically in the MENA market.
• Fluent in English and Arabic (must-have).
• Extensive contacts with prominent media partners in MENA, especially in tech and entertainment.
• Ability to attract, sell, and partner with top MENA media outlets, understanding their needs.
• Strong writing skills are a bonus.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and think creatively.
• Effective working independently and within a distributed media team.
• Experience in event management.
• Salesforce experience is a plus but not essential.

Benefits and perks:

• Hybrid working model.
• Fully subsidized healthcare, dental, employee assistance, and more.
• Pension contributions up to 6% (Irish employees).
• Access to workshops, online learning, and resources via our in-house L&D department.
• Company laptop, generous leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Community and morale events via our Tramway Team.
• Annual company gatherings, charity days, and wellbeing talks.
• Annual wellness subsidy of €1000.