Media Specialist

Web Summit; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Web Summit is seeking a dedicated Media professional who will play a crucial role in attracting and managing top-tier media for our events, especially focusing on the MENA market. With responsibilities spanning from logistics management to engaging with key media outlets, this role is pivotal in enhancing Web Summit's brand visibility. Join a company that values diversity and innovation in the tech event space, and get ready to bring your expertise to our dynamic team.

Benefits

Hybrid-working model

Fully subsidised healthcare

Pension contribution up to 6%

Access to workshops and online learning

Generous annual leave and flexible working

Community-building events

Annual company get-togethers

Wellness subsidy of €1000 annually

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Media experience in the MENA Market.
• Extensive contacts list for prominent media partners in MENA, especially in tech.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage logistics for events.

Responsibilities

• Attract and secure top global media attendees for events.
• Coordinate and plan events for media attendees.
• Manage logistics and interview requests for top speakers.

Skills

Media experience

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Ability to prioritize

Experience in events

Job description

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.

And 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, making sure that everyone knows about our events across the world. They are the gatekeepers of the Web Summit brand. They create innovative and unique campaigns to communicate Web Summit events and the company behind the events. They work with media from international outlets such as Wall Street Journal, CNBC, and BBC on a daily basis, making sure that they have all the most up to date news from Web Summit events. They work closely with the marketing and speakers teams to ensure that everything is aligned when it comes to communicating the brand to the world.

What you’ll achieve at Web Summit:

• You'll actively attract and secure top global media attendees to our events, specifically for Web Summit Qatar.
• You’ll champion Web Summit’s global events to MENA Media outlets, securing their participation.
• You'll work with our talented media team in coordinating and planning world class events for our media attendees.
• You'll support and mentor team members in delivering high-calibre experiences for over 2000 media, and share your knowledge of the MENA media landscape.
• You’ll attend our conferences and assist the media team in facilitating our media attendees' needs, maximising their experience and WebSummit’s exposure.
• You’ll improve processes and procedures in media administration, looking at automation and streamlining day-to-day tasks, relevant to your region.
• You'll manage updates to the media section of the Web Summit Media website, working with in-house teams and marketing managers.
• You'll be responsible for managing the logistics for our top-tier media and ensuring their schedules are on point for the event.
• You'll manage the interview requests for our top speakers, investors, and partners.

Skills and abilities we're looking for:

• 5+ years of Media experience, specifically in the MENA Market.
• Fluent level of English and Arabic is a must have.
• An extensive contacts list for all the most prominent media partners in MENA, particularly in tech and entertainment.
• Ability to attract, sell, and partner with MENA’s top Media outlets, understanding their unique needs, and delivering on them.
• Strong writing skills are a bonus
• High attention to detail in everything you do.
• Ability to prioritise and think outside of the box.
• Ability to work effectively alone, but also as part of a distributed media team.
• Experience of working in events.
• Salesforce experience is a plus but not essential.

Benefits and perks:

- Hybrid-working model open to all employees.

- Fully subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.

- Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)

- A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.

- Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

- Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.

- Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.

- Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year

At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.