Conference Producer
Job title & Summary defining the scope
We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our Conference Production Team that develops content, manages our conference campaigns, and ensures delivery of our Conferences. In this role you will be working with key industry leaders and innovators to develop the intellectual content for commercial conferences as well as project managing these conferences from start through to completion. We help executives and our customers solve challenges to their business needs and changing regulatory and technological obstacles
This is an in-office position in our downtown Chicago office located in the NBC Tower
Key Responsibilities
Project manage a portfolio of commercial / B2B intimate, and content driven conferences
Conduct primary research with leading industry practitioners utilizing investigative tactics to derive the content
Source top speakers for the programs to advance content that will sustain our customer's competitive advantage
Work closely with marketing, sponsorship, sales, and operations teams to drive the success of each program / event / conference
Run programs / events / conferences in various US cities at 4-to-5-star venues
Qualifications
A GREAT verbal and written messenger that loves to write with creativity, speed and accuracy
Has a "phone-first" mentality with a "wait for no-one" approach
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills that embraces multitasking environments
Asks great interview questions and naturally leads conversations as well as efficient note taker
Analytical intelligent and great synthesizer of content
Wants to ASK for action of others and understands deadlines
Ability to handle rejection when objections are challenging or unknown
Strong researcher and lead generator
Microsoft Office suite competent
Bachelor’s degree
Comp & Ben
10 vacation days plus a 5-day sick annual allowance
Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day (bonus 4-5 days off!)
Health, dental, vision, Aflac, 401k enrollments available after 90 days of employment or during open enrollment periods
Career path that combines comprehensive training, growth, advancement, and higher earnings
Continuous coaching and training on industry, product, and process
Fast-track internal promotion and management opportunities based upon performance
Travel, attend events, and stay at 4-5 star venues
Learn from senior and experienced executives about their day to day challenges and solutions
Opportunity for training at and travel to some of our overseas offices (London, Barbados, Toronto, etc) in years 1-2
Opportunity to relocate to a foreign office depending on performance and business needs
Complimentary gym membership to facility located on the 20th floor of the NBC Tower building with river views
Participate in office wide social and philanthropic activities and events