At a Glance
- Tasks: Produce first-class live events and connect audiences with newsmakers and big ideas.
- Company: Join the dynamic Dow Jones events team, known for innovative experiences.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to travel and work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of live journalism and create impactful experiences.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in event production, strong project management, and copywriting skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Be part of the team responsible for producing first-class live events and experiences for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s Group, and Dow Jones Energy. The Dow Jones events team produces well over 250 events a year globally of all shapes, sizes, and formats, bringing our brands to life for our members, clients, and colleagues. At the heart of it all is live journalism and research, connecting our audiences with newsmakers and big ideas via ambitious experiences.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the event program, themes, and topic abstracts with input from key stakeholders.
- Develop, adhere to, and maintain comprehensive event timelines.
- Oversee deadlines for program development, speaker management, sponsorships, and marketing while keeping all stakeholders informed.
- Create, maintain, and update event agendas across various platforms.
- Design, build, and maintain the final event run of show to ensure flawless execution.
- Track and maintain regular attendee analysis to curate program and content.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all speakers, including creating and deploying speaker communications.
- Coordinate and provide onsite speaker management assistance during events.
- Advise event operations on specific AV/IT requirements needed for speakers and ensure deliverables are received.
- Collaborate with Sales, Sponsor Relations, and the Director of Partnership Sales to execute sponsorship deliverables for programming.
- Advise on where sponsor moments fit seamlessly into the main event programming.
- Partner directly with marketing teams on event campaigns to elevate the overall level of the events.
- Determine relevant topics, high-profile speakers, and key announcements to be promoted via email campaigns.
- Compile post-event feedback and performance metrics to evaluate the overall success of each event.
- Recommend strategic implications and adjustments for future events based on data and metrics.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of event industry (or similar) experience.
- Ability to be flexible, travel domestically and internationally, and adapt to conflicting time zones as needed.
- Experience managing heavy and contrasting event schedules.
- Strong copywriting skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong project management skills.
Event Producer employer: Dow Jones
At Dow Jones, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work on high-profile events that shape the industry. Located in a vibrant environment, our team enjoys the unique advantage of producing over 250 live events annually, connecting with influential figures and delivering impactful experiences.
