Conference Producer

Informa Group . • New York, NY

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Conference Producer designs, develops and delivers relevant, timely conference programs for the networking and educational needs of the North American real estate industry. The role is based in Informa’s New York office and involves researching industry issues and trends, creating event content, sourcing speakers, and improving existing events while proposing new ones. The producer works across teams and with senior industry stakeholders to plan and deliver conferences that meet audience needs and financial targets. The role also includes traveling with the event team to deliver conferences onsite and leading post-event debriefs.

Requirements

• Strong experience conducting research to identify conference topics, write program content, and source industry speakers.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organization, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify emerging trends and opportunities for clients and the company.
• Excellent project and time management skills, including delivering multiple projects on tight deadlines.
• Leadership qualities and self-motivation to drive event vision in line with company goals.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of conference production or programming experience in content-led industry events is desired.
• Knowledge of real estate and wider financial markets is desired but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Research industry topics and trends; write conference program content and source industry leaders as speakers.
• Develop strategies to improve existing events and propose new events that complement and grow the portfolio.
• Work with colleagues to select event timing and venues that maximize participation and position events against competitors.
• Build and maintain relationships with C-level and senior executives, advisory boards, and other industry stakeholders.
• Identify emerging issues in real estate and monitor macroeconomic trends affecting financial markets.
• Write event briefs and communicate them to relevant internal teams.
• Write copy for event websites and marketing materials.
• Coordinate with colleagues to keep events on track to achieve financial targets.
• Travel with the event team and oversee professional, successful onsite conference delivery.
• Organize and lead post-conference debriefs to inform future event planning.
• Consult sponsors on speaking roles and topics; work with sales to identify sponsor prospects and join sales calls when needed.
• Provide audience development colleagues with buy-side audience targets and advise on programming to attract that audience.
• Coordinate with operations managers on venue and hotel requirements.
• Keep coordination and customer success teams informed so websites remain current and speakers understand their obligations.
• Work with marketing to plan event marketing, acquire data, establish media partnerships, and produce marketing copy.
• Provide progress updates to the Product Director at least weekly.

Benefits

• Welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, charity activities, and colleague groups and networks.
• Up to four days per year for volunteering, with charity match funding available.
• Career development through bespoke training, mentoring platforms, LinkedIn Learning courses, and support for internal job moves.
• 15 days PTO, increasing to 20 days after three years and 25 days after six years; 10 national holidays; a birthday leave day; and the opportunity to work from almost anywhere for up to four weeks per year.
• 401(k) match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave, and an employee stock purchase plan with a minimum 15% discount.
• Employee assistance program, mental health first aiders, and free access to a wellness app.
• Global awards and recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed