Conference Producer Job at Informa in Chicago

Company Description We're part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100. Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses. Job Description This role is based in our 605 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10158, USA office. The Senior Conference Producer designs, produces and delivers relevant and timely conference programs that cater to the networking and educational needs of the North American real estate industry. They manage a portfolio of events and drive the strategic direction of the portfolio, working closely with the rest of the event team to ensure business goals are met. In addition to these production responsibilities, the Senior Conference Producer has key management responsibilities, overseeing team members to ensure the successful execution of their events and guiding their professional development. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Lead project meetings with the event team to ensure everyone is aligned on the goals of the event and on top of their respective responsibilities. Oversight and management of a small group of conference producers to ensure they are meeting deadlines, leading their event teams and producing successful events that meet business goals. Organize and lead the launch/go-to-market meetings and post-conference debriefs where planning for the next iteration of the event begins. Review and develop strategies to improve existing portfolio events and deliver proposals for potential new launch events and add-on products such as summits and workshops, that could complement and grow the existing portfolio. Conduct research via various channels to identify innovative conference topics, write program content and source industry leaders as speakers. Work with colleagues to select event timing and venue to maximize industry participation and best position events against potential competitor events. Build and maintain relationships with C-level and other senior executives across the industry as program and event advisors. Identify emerging issues faced by the real estate industry and stay informed about political and macroeconomic trends affecting the broader financial markets. Write event briefs and deliver these to the team members from other key departments working on any given event. Write copy for the event websites and other marketing collateral. Work closely and communicate with other team members to ensure that the event is on track to achieve its financial targets. Travel with the event team to run conferences on site, ensuring that the finished product is executed professionally and successfully. KEY INTERFACES Lead the event team which includes the producer, marketing manager, sales manager, audience development manager, operations manager and coordination manager. Meet regularly with direct reports in the conference production team to ensure deadlines and event goals are being met, and providing feedback and guidance to support them in achieving their goals and growing within their roles. Establish external advisory boards to discuss content ideas, speaker suggestions and other means to improve the overall product and event experience for clients. Work closely with the marketing team to design a marketing plan for each event, acquire data, establish media partnerships and write/review copy for marketing collateral. Consult with the event sponsors on desired speaking roles and topics of interest to ensure they are positioned appropriately within the program, where required. Work with the sales team to identify appropriate sponsor targets, given the subject matter. Join sales calls when necessary to aid the sales process. Provide the audience development team with audience targets and educate them on the buy-sell dynamic for each individual event. Liaise with operations managers to ensure that the venues and hotels are meeting the needs of each specific conference and its delegates. Constant communication with the coordination/customer success team to ensure that the websites are up-to-date and speakers are aware of their obligations in the lead up to and during the conference. Regular meetings with the Product Director to provide updates on progress to deadlines and discuss event/portfolio strategy. Qualifications 5 + years of production and programming experience in content-lend industry events and conferences (not operations/delivery which are different roles). Experience managing people, with a proven ability to mentor, guide and develop team members. 5 + years of experience producing conference content. Demonstrable experience leading the strategic direction of an event or series of events. Strong research and stakeholder management experience. Strong organization, communication, leadership and teamwork skills. Experience managing projects to tight deadlines. Project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects at the same time. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. Attention to detail. Ability to identify emerging trends and take advantage of them. Commercial acumen: budget awareness and experience working with event sponsors to drive revenue. Leadership qualities and self-motivated to drive event vision in line with business goals. Knowledge of real estate and wider financial markets is desired but not essential. Experience managing people is desired. Additional Information The salary range for this role is $115-130k, depending on experience. Our benefits include: Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world This posting will automatically expire on March 30th 2026 We're not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most - although not all - of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Senior Conference Producer designs, produces and delivers relevant and timely conference programs that cater to the networking and educational needs of the North American real estate industry . They manage a portfolio of events and drive the strategic direction of the portfolio, working closely with the rest of the event team to ensure business goals are met . En Español: Descripción de la compañía Somos parte de Informa, una empresa global con una red de marcas confiables en mercados especializados en más de 30 países y miembro del FTSE 100. Nuestro objetivo es conectar a nuestros clientes con información y personas que les ayuden a saber más, hacer más y ser más. Ninguna otra compañía en el mundo ayuda a más gente a compartir conocimientos profesionales o establecer conexiones comerciales. Caminamos alrededor de 800 eventos cada año, creamos plataformas digitales basadas en noticias y contenido informativo atractivo y operamos programas de desarrollo profesional para individuos y empresas. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Las reuniones de proyecto dirigidas con el equipo del evento para garantizar que todos estén alineados a los objetivos del evento y sobre sus respectivas responsabilidades. Supervisión y gestión de un pequeño grupo de productores de conferencias para asegurarse de cumplir con las fechas límite, liderar a sus equipos de eventos y producir eventos exitosos que cumplan con los objetivos comerciales. Organizar y dirigir las reuniones / ir al mercado y guías post-conferencia donde comienza la planificación de la próxima iteración del evento. Unirse a las llamadas de ventas cuando sea necesario para ayudar al proceso de venta. Proporcionar al equipo de desarrollo de audiencia objetivos de público y educarlos sobre la dinámica de compra-venta para cada evento individual. Enlazarse con los gerentes de operaciones para asegurarse de que los lugares y hoteles cumplan con las necesidades de cada conferencia específica y sus delegados. Comunicarse constantemente con el equipo de coordinación/éxito del cliente para garantizar que los sitios web estén actualizados y los oradores sean conscientes de sus obligaciones antes y durante la conferencia. Reuniones regulares con el Director de Producto para proporcionar actualizaciones sobre el progreso hacia los plazos de entrega y discutir la estrategia de eventos / cartera. Calificaciones 5+ años de experiencia en producción y programación en eventos y conferencias de financiación de contenidos (no promoviendo operaciones/conferencias que son diferentes roles). Cuando es hora del siguiente paso, alentamos y apoyamos los movimientos de trabajo internos Tiempo fuera: 15 días PTO aumentando a 20 después de tres años y 25 después de seis años, más 10 feriados nacionales, un día de vacaciones de cumpleaños y la oportunidad de trabajar desde (casi!) cualquier lugar durante hasta cuatro semanas por año Beneficios competitivos, incluido un partido 401k, salud, visión y seguro dental, licencia parental y una ESPP ofreciendo acciones de empresa con un descuento mínimo de 15% Fuerte apoyo para el bienestar a través de asistencia EAP, primeros auxiliares de salud mental, acceso gratuito a una aplicación de bienestar y más Reconocimiento por gran trabajo, con premios globales y programas de felicitación Como compañía internacional, la posibilidad de colaborar con equipos alrededor del mundo Esta publicación de Talentos expirará automáticamente el 30 de marzo de 2026 No nos centramos únicamente en una lista de competencias. En Informa, encontrarás experiencias y entornos inclusivos en los que todas las perspectivas y antecedentes son bienvenidas. Como parte de este enfoque y nuestros compromisos de diversidad e inclusión, también somos formalmente un Empleador de Igualdad de Oportunidades. Esto significa que basamos nuestras decisiones sobre calificaciones y méritos relevantes y no discriminamos en base a características clave y estatus, incluidos todos aquellos protegidos por la ley. Pregúntate o consulte nuestra página web para obtener información completa. Véase cómo informa trata sus datos personales cuando solicita trabajo aquí. #J-18808-Ljbffr