Senior Events Producer / Project Leader
London
The Senior Events Producer / Project Leader will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring the consistent delivery of world-class editorial and commercial events for CNBC International. The Senior Events Producer / Project Leader will also be responsible for driving development and innovation in events.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Responsible for ensuring that the quality of all events produced and executed by CNBC Catalyst meets or exceeds the highest industry standards
- To lead on the acquiring of delegates for events, working with marketing teams to develop strategies and tactics to reach and secure the required seniority level and number of delegates.
- Own the creative direction and development of all events, ensuring that formats, participant experience and outputs are cutting edge and either leading or are up to date with, the latest industry trends
- Work closely with the Director, Events and Experiences and Director Content Studio to ensure that all event content, material, and outputs are consistent in terms of quality, look and feel with other CNBC Catalyst content production and outputs
- Maintain the highest possible standards of client servicing at all time and work with Director, Events and Experiences and the Ad Sales team to form and execute a strategy for consistent client retention
- Work with Ad Sales and Creative strategists on costings, pricing, and packaging of event products
- Create project timelines and ensure milestones are met by internal and external stakeholders
- Ultimate responsibility for event budgeting and cost controls, ensuring that CNBC Catalyst and CNBC remain competitive in the market place
- Be the key contact for all internal and external stakeholders
- Ownership and supervision of event/project teams and successful delivery of all events
- Recruit, integrate and manage freelance teams and ensure all team members are completing timesheets.
- Collaborate with Creative Strategists to innovate event solutions and provide creative input into client solutions
- Work with the Director, Events and Experience to form and execute a strategy for articulating and growing CNBC's events business
- Research and implement innovations in technology and event management to improve team efficiency.
- Lead internal wash-up meetings and produce post-event reports and case studies with recommendations on how to improve the working process moving forward.
Qualifications/Requirements: Essential Responsibilities:
- Extensive experience as Senior Events Producer / Project Leader or Events Manager
- Experience of working with global brands in sponsorship scenarios
- Track record of developing and delivering highly innovative events
- Proven management experience and team leadership skills
- Experience in project and budget management
- Outstanding level of written and verbal communication
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and effectively prioritise workload
- Up to date with the latest industry trends and developments in both digital and video
- Self-motivated
- Able to travel at short notice