Conference Producer

DMG Events group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 134,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

DMG Events group is seeking a content-focused events professional to produce industry-relevant summit conference and workshop programs. You will manage CPD accreditation and oversee onsite delivery, ensuring programs run according to plan.

You will brief and supervise temporary staff, perform market research to shape viable programs, and build relationships with industry leaders, institutions and speakers to create best-in-class events across the Middle East region.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in content production for business-to-business events.
• Ability to quickly develop a competent understanding of diverse topics.
• Strong networking and information gathering skills.
• Excellent multitasking abilities.
• Fluent in both written and spoken English & Arabic.
• Desirable: Related industry/event knowledge, Middle East business experience.

Responsibilities

• Produce industry-relevant summit conference and workshop programs.
• Manage the CPD accreditation for the programs delivered.
• Oversee onsite management of summit conference and workshop programs at respective events ensuring programs are delivered according to plan.
• Brief and oversee temporary staff involved in onsite delivery.
• Determine viability of proposed programs through research.
• Identify and liaise with key industry leaders, institutions and companies in relevant topic areas.
• Conduct effective research with relevant industry professionals and the target market.
• Develop research into attractive draft programs.
• Contact and confirm identified speakers; maintain regular communication to avoid last-minute dropouts.
• Maintain and build relationships to curate best-in-class summits, conferences, and workshops.
• Collaborate with marketing to promote programs and speakers.
• Work with Directors and team to produce new content ideas; partner with sponsorship team for leads.

Skills

Content production

Event management

Networking

Copywriting

English

Arabic

Job description

• Produce industry-relevant summit conference and workshop programs
• Manage the CPD accreditation for the programs delivered
• Oversee onsite management of summit conference and workshop programs at respective events ensuring programs are delivered according to plan
• Brief and oversee temporary staff involved in onsite delivery
• Determine viability of proposed programs through research
• Identify and liaise with key industry leaders institutions and companies in relevant topic areas
• Conduct effectively research with relevant industry professionals and the target market
• Develop research into attractive draft programs
• Contact and confirm identified speakers maintain regular communication with them through various touchpoints to avoid last minute dropouts
• Maintain and build relationships to curate best in class summits conferences and workshops
• Collaborate with marketing to promote programs and speakers
• Work with the related Directors and other team members to produce new ideas for content programmes
• Work closely with the sponsorship team by providing relevant leads and participating in sponsorship calls when necessary
• Build relationships through networking with delegates and speakers at the event
• Manage and build relationships with advisory board and industry associations
• Perform any other duties as reasonably correspond to the role s responsibilities and level

Skills Qualifications & Experience:

• 2-3 years experience in content production for business-to-business events
• Ability to quickly develop a competent understanding of diverse topics
• Strong networking and information gathering skills
• Excellent multitasking abilities
• Fluent in both written and spoken English & Arabic
• Desirable
• Related industry/event knowledge
• Business experience in the Middle East
• Copywriting skills
• Understanding of database marketing
• Behavioral Competencies
• Be able to work alone and under pressure and within changing priorities and deadlines
• Possess analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate persuasion and negotiation abilities
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Be timely, punctual
• Excel in planning and organizing tasks
• Maintain a customer focused approach
• Build and maintain relationships
• Show commitment to achieving results
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate business and commercial awareness
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain a positive approach to working as a team member
• Exhibit cultural awareness and sensitivity