Junior Conference Producer

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams.If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you. The Opportunity: Join Clarion's Digital Marketing Division and join the production team for two powerhouse brands: Affiliate Summit and Creator Economy Live. Reporting to the Head of Content, you'll curate market-leading agendas, recruit top-tier speakers and create memorable content experiences across the shows.Affiliate Summit hosts the world's biggest affiliate marketing events (East and West), drawing thousands of global attendees who are shaping the future of performance marketing. Creator Economy Live is the definitive influencer marketing event for brands, experiencing 25%+ year-over-year growth since its 2023 launch as the creator economy continues to expand rapidly.Our events break the traditional conference mould – we create dynamic, innovative experiences that bring together mass media publishers, affiliates, SMEs, bloggers, influencers, content creators and enterprise brands.As consumer behaviours evolve and everybody is now shopping online, our events continue to grow at double-digit rates. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious producer to dive into a dynamic industry and make their mark.The candidate:We're looking for someone dynamic, proactive and ambitious, with a great work ethic and a real hunger to learn. You'll be curious about how industries work and who the key players are, confident picking up the phone, and keen to grow your production skills.You'll also be comfortable with AI tools and understand how to use them well: to speed up research, sharpen your thinking and enhance your work, not to replace your own judgement or creativity.Key Responsibilities: Research the market across both the buy and sell side, to understand the challenges, trends and opportunities shaping affiliate and influencer marketingWrite commercial agendas that appeal to both delegates and sponsors, balancing educational value with commercial opportunityIdentify and recruit speakers who will drive audience acquisition and attendanceBuild and maintain a network of industry connections across the communityIdentify potential media partners to extend the reach of our eventsInnovate the content experience by suggesting new formats, features and ideas to engage our audienceUse customer insights and data to inform content strategy and future initiativesMonitor competitors' strengths and weaknesses, and help identify USPs for our events and digital productsTravel to our shows in New York and Las Vegas, as well as competitor eventsSupport the Head of Content with wider production tasks and processes across the portfolioKnowledge, Skills & Behaviours:Some experience in conference production, event content or research Strong research skills, and the ability to quickly get to grips with a new industryCommercial acumen, ability to understand how to turn topics into revenueConfident communicator, comfortable reaching out to senior industry figures by phone, email and LinkedInStrong writing skills, with an eye for a compelling session title and descriptionOrganised and able to meet deadlines, follow process and manage your own workloadTech literate: able to pick up different platforms quickly, and comfortable using AI tools responsibly to enhance your workInterest in digital marketing (affiliate, creator or influencer marketing a bonus)Good at building relationships and keen to grow your own industry networkProactive and full of ideas, unafraid to suggest new ways of doing thingsDemonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionCurious, humble, with a relentless will to improveCustomer centricFeedback obsessedAbout Clarion Events Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. () Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term in order to build successful, resilient businesses. () Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count. Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight. Benefits25 days’ holiday plus bank holidaysEnd of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)Employees on a permanent or fixed-term contract are gifted an extra day of leave that can be used for a celebration of your choosing, e.g. birthday, Eid, Diwali, etc.Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity workPension SchemePrivate Medical InsuranceHealth Cash PlanWellbeing Library (MYNDUP)Mentoring ProgrammeSeason Ticket LoanCycle to Work SchemesFree on-site gym and shower facilitiesFree eyesight testsFree flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employeesOur ValuesPASSIONWe deliver all our events with passion for people, the environment and businesses. We form connections with those who are just as passionate about what they do as we are. We always strive to exceed expectations and celebrate success. We love what we do, and it shows.CAREWe care about our people and our products and work tirelessly to achieve lasting connections and satisfaction for ourselves, our customers and the businesses they support. We really get people - everyone is welcome.IMAGINATIONEverything is possible. We constantly challenge the status quo and create amazing experiences and opportunities. We take huge satisfaction in solving problems. As open-minded and fun-loving people, the sky is our limit.TRUSTWe trust our skills, people and partners to deliver extraordinary events our customers have come to rely on. We support everyone around us and always learn through our experiences. We are honest and straight forward. You can always rely on us.Equal OpportunitiesWe encourage employees to be open and confident and recognise that every member of the team makes a vital contribution.Clarion embraces equality, diversity and inclusion and seeks to promote these principles in all of our business activities.When recruiting new employees or providing opportunities for promotion, we will:• Recruit, develop and retain the most talented people, regardless of background, and make the best use of their talents;• Ensure that no person is unlawfully discriminated against;• Select the best person for the role based on their skills, qualifications and abilities.This statement sets out our commitment to equal opportunities and to preventing discrimination in the workplace.