Event jobs in United Kingdom

About the role: The job of the Content Manager is to design and deliver compelling content tailored to each executive community we serve. This position develops event agendas across a portfolio of C-level events. The Content Manager conducts research and phone interviews to identify appropriate topics, secures speakers, creates appropriate session formats, and analyses attendee feedback to measure success.

• Partner closely with program management to create compelling event agendas
• Schedule and lead calls with C-level executives and speakers
• Creatively write speaker profiles, presentation abstracts, invitations, stage scripts, and prepare a variety of digital and print marketing materials in adherence with Associate Press and Gartner C-Level Communities Company Style Guide
• Conduct efficient, independent and creative research on topics impacting Fortune 1000 organizations and C-level executives
• Negotiate, draft and manage speaker agreements with authors, thought leaders and industry experts
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, operations and other business units to ensure alignment with event strategy and delivery
• Evaluate content quality of events to achieve continual improvement
• Manage content projects, create and deliver departmental training, and provide support to content colleagues as needed
• Approximately 10% travel to events is required
• Provide customer service to large sponsor accounts

• 2-3 years relevant work experience is required
• Previous events industry experience is not required
• Enthusiasm, confidence, a strong professional work ethic and strong business acumen
• Ability to establish and build relationships with high-profile business executives
• Superior organizational and project management skills, along with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and synthesize information quickly and effectively
• Demonstrated ability to learn new subject matter quickly
• Effective interviewing skills
• Professional business and/or technical writing experience
• Proven track record managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Preference working in a collaborative team environment
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, journalism, English or related field is preferred

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