Responsibilities:
- To research, write & produce a minimum of 6 business conferences per annum, including 1
Large Scale Event (LSE).
- To produce each event to the highest quality possible, curating content for the relevant
community, within 30 days (60 days for LSEs). Working to the specifications outlined and
adhering to the requirements of the production schedule, whilst using initiative explore and
validate new conference topics and themes.
- Identify, validate, and report to Production Manager new ideas for potential launch events
and opportunities to grow existing events.
- To secure 16 speakers and a chair and be in receipt of their confirmation forms by the end of
the 30-day production cycle for a 2-day event.
- To secure 40 speakers and relevant Chair’s and be in receipt of their confirmation forms by
the end of the 60-day production cycle for an LSE
- In-depth research with vendor and primary market personnel to validate relevant and
commercially driven topics for streams.
- To keep the Production Manager fully informed and aware of the progress of each conference
and any problems.
- Take the lead in driving the conference campaign post-production, through continuous and
active interdepartmental collaboration ensure conferences achieve and exceed revenue
targets.
- Take ownership of each conference through strategic tracking of revenue and audience
breakdown to identify when specific action may need to be taken to ensure successful event
delivery.
- Assist junior members of the production team with general processes and familiarisation of
core production tasks.
- Work with the Conference Manager to develop data build briefs based on research and help
grow the SAE Media Group database.
- Related duties as required.
Essential Skills, Traits and Qualifications
- Minimum 20-24 months experience in conference production.
- Build strong agendas reflective of industry-specific requirements and needs to drive revenue
growth from previous year.
- Act as the Project Manager for each event, liaising continually with other relevant departments to
ensure the smooth running of events, both in preparation on site
- The ability to manage time effectively, regularly balancing multiple conference responsibilities at
one time.
- Willingness to assist other members of the production team as required.
- A commercial outlook on industry, being actively aware of opportunities to grow revenue and
launch new events.
- Excellent communication skills with senior ranking officials/directors and public sector industry
specific individuals on a one-to-one basis whether face to face or by telephone to strengthen
relationships and assist with validation of new topics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Valid passport and ability to travel to international conferences.