Global Speaker Producer — Pitch, Logistics & Outreach

Web Summit; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised healthcare

Dental coverage

Employee assistance programme

Pension contribution up to 6%

In-house L&D department

Company laptop

Generous annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness subsidy

Job summary

Web Summit in Dublin seeks a proactive Speaker Relations professional to research potential speakers, craft compelling pitches, and manage complex scheduling for high-profile events. You will engage with gatekeepers, propose session concepts, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure speaker goals align with Web Summit objectives.

The role requires strong writing, networking, and organizational skills, plus comfort working in a fast-paced events environment.

Qualifications

• Drive and relentless determination to achieve goals.
• Ability to persist and find new ways when faced with obstacles.
• Experience in fast-paced environments (PR, talent agency, journalism, events, TV, Radio, or high-end hospitality).
• Exceptional writing and presenting skills; sound professional, persuasive, and succinct.
• Grounded understanding of the tech and business ecosystem and its players.
• Collaborator with the ability to work independently when needed.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and scale skills quickly.
• High social intelligence; able to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Target Intelligence: conduct deep-dive research on potential speakers and their needs to craft pitches.
• Bespoke Outreach: present high-level offerings to entice speakers to attend.
• Engagement: build relationships with gatekeepers and networks to advance discussions.
• Editorial: propose session concepts, titles, and narrative angles.
• Administrative Excellence: manage speaker data, track confirmations, and coordinate scheduling.
• Briefing & Preparation: know speakers well to align goals with Web Summit attendance.
• Technology Adoption: explore AI and other tech to streamline processes.

Skills

Drive

Indefatigability

Experience

Communication

Contextual intelligence

Team player

Curiosity

Personality

Job description

Web Summit in Dublin seeks a proactive Speaker Relations professional to research potential speakers, craft compelling pitches, and manage complex scheduling for high-profile events. You will engage with gatekeepers, propose session concepts, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure speaker goals align with Web Summit objectives.

The role requires strong writing, networking, and organizational skills, plus comfort working in a fast-paced events environment.