The Globe and Mail

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary role of the Event Content Lead is to support the development and execution of successful B2B and B2C events. They will contribute to revenue-driving events by completing a wide range of tasks including liaising with clients, the sales team, the newsroom and The Globe events team to build event concepts, programs and agendas; conducting research on potential speakers, and preparing speakers and moderators for the event. They will also negotiate speaker fees, draft speaker contracts, assist with pre-event planning and on-site execution as needed, and conduct post-event reporting.

This person will ideally have an editorial background or conference editor experience, and be comfortable liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, sales reps, speakers, speaker agents, executives, vendors, journalists, and the rest of the events team.

This position reports to the Head of Event Content and it is a 13 month contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead content execution on assigned events, including copy writing, speaker discovery and booking, collection of speaker materials, coordination and chairing of pre-event discovery/preparation calls, preparation of speaker and moderating notes, proofreading of event materials, on-site management of speakers and writing of post-event summaries.
• Develop event concepts and outlines that meet The Globe and Mail brand standards and the objectives of external sponsors and partners. This activity requires participation in partner/sponsor meetings, newsroom consultation and journalistic research.
• Prepare essential event documentation such as event overviews in Google Sheets, speaker itineraries, event survey questions, and speaker contracts as needed.
• Support the generation of new revenue-positive event ideas through consultation with the newsroom, research/reading and analysis of themes and topics raised by speakers at existing events.
• Support the events team by providing updates and information on new event developments, confirmed speakers, program changes and other details.
• Work with event execution partners to ensure a high standard of on-screen/on-stage content production for live events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree required, with preference in journalism, communications, event management, marketing or business.
• Minimum 4 years experience in program content development.
• Minimum 4 years experience in B2B events.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and conference editing skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to effectively cope in unexpected situations.
• Working knowledge of the publishing/ media industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Ability to manage various client needs.
• Strong relationship management skills.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.