Conference Event Producer (Content)

Bisnow•New York City, NY

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Bisnow is seeking a Conference Event Producer (Content) with a strong interest in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), particularly with Data Center knowledge/experience. This role is based in NYC and is a hybrid position, requiring 3-4 days in the office per week. The selected candidate will be responsible for identifying and recruiting speakers, managing the event experience from conception to execution, and collaborating with various departments to achieve ambitious goals. This is a sales-driven business, and the role requires supporting the sales team in achieving shared objectives. The position involves researching content ideas, recruiting C-level executives, driving sponsorship with sales, and managing speaker relations. The role also requires promoting Bisnow and event attendance through community contacts and partnerships. Diligent research into CRE, programming, and speakers is essential, as is providing excellent service to speakers and sponsors. Leading pre and post-event meetings, offering direction, guidance, and feedback, and constantly seeking innovative solutions to improve content and attendee experience are key aspects of the role. The producer will brainstorm fresh topic ideas, maintain inter-departmental communication, and manage multiple events simultaneously, demanding strong organization, detail-orientation, and time management skills.

Requirements

1 - 3 years of data center knowledge/experience.
Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with very strong project management and meticulous organizational skills.
Ability to manage, develop and launch multiple projects under time-sensitive deadlines.
Great teammate with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Hands-on, roll up your sleeves worth ethic.
Tenacity is expected.
The ability to establish and maintain relationships with key people in CRE.
Commitment to accuracy, quality, consistency and transparency.
Creativity and a healthy sense of humor.
Flexibility and the ability to handle situations creatively as well as jump into projects as needed and the initiative to notice a need and offer assistance where applicable.
Receptive to feedback and always open to constructive criticism.
Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated interest in commercial real estate.
Innate hustle, raw intelligence, infectious enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity.
Entrepreneurial and ambitious.
Never give up attitude.
Positive mental state of mind and a strong desire to be challenged on a daily basis.
Must be willing to travel once a month.
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Bisnow's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

Responsibilities

Identify potential speakers & establish contact with said individuals; persistently recruit prospects using phone and email.
Educate potential speakers on why it makes sense to spend their time speaking at one of your events.
Build from scratch and then manage the event experience, including researching out-of-the-box content ideas, recruiting and placing C-level executives on each conference, working side-by-side with sales to drive sponsorship and managing the event experience throughout the entire process.
Work with different departments at Bisnow to reach goals that can often be lofty.
Utilize and establish contacts within the community to promote Bisnow and event attendance including partnerships with associations and local groups.
Diligently research CRE, programming ideas and top-notch speakers for your events.
Manage speaker relations and touchpoints - from the idea of the event to day-of execution.
Provide excellent service, support and communication to event speakers & sponsors.
Lead pre and post-event meetings by providing direction, guidance, and feedback to all involved.
Constantly look for innovative solutions to improve content and the attendee experience at your events.
Persistently brainstorm fresh and relevant topic ideas with your teams to adapt to trends within the industry.
Keep communication lines open through all departments on the status of events and projects.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with members of all other departments.
Manage multiple events in various stages of production.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - effective the 1st of the month following your start date.
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance - this includes maternity and paternity leaves as well.
401K
Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Account
Health Savings Account
Unlimited Vacation Days
7 days paid sick leave
9 paid Holidays
Referral Bonus Program