Senior Programme Editor — Global Events (Hybrid)

Economist-Group-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension/401(k) plan

Private health insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work From Anywhere program

Generous annual and parental leave

Job summary

The Economist Group is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Editor for a 12-month contract in London. You will lead programme development for digital events and in-person conferences, and work closely with editorial and commercial teams to ensure high-quality content.

You will mentor junior staff, build influential relationships with governments and industry bodies, and contribute to revenue growth while maintaining editorial independence.

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 assigned 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 commercial targets are met while ensuring editorial independence of content and programmes.
• Work with The Economist's editorial team to ensure that programme themes and topics meet the high-quality standards of the brand.
• Establish and develop high-level contacts and relationships with governments and influential industry bodies and players in key markets in the region and around the world.
• 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. Leading some select strategic proposals and pitches. Manage sponsor relationships on events and projects throughout the year as it relates to your projects programming and content.
• Working with marketing: complete marketing brief at outset of project. Conduct market research into key themes and competitive events. Define target audiences and create communications materials that will drive registrations.
• Work with operations: manage speaker co-ordination and logistical arrangements

Skills

Programme editor

Conference producer

Event programme creation

Research skills

Organisation & time management

Mentoring talent

Commercial acumen

Client management

Communication for conferences

Job description

The Economist Group is seeking an experienced Senior Programme Editor for a 12-month contract in London. You will lead programme development for digital events and in-person conferences, and work closely with editorial and commercial teams to ensure high-quality content.

You will mentor junior staff, build influential relationships with governments and industry bodies, and contribute to revenue growth while maintaining editorial independence.