About Us QG Media (http://www.qgmedia.io/) , part of the Information Security Media Group (ISMG), is an international provider of cutting edge B2B conferences & digital content for technology leaders. Focusing on cybersecurity & IoT (Internet of Things), we bring together business leaders to demonstrate thought leadership through content driven presentations, interviews & webinars. The success of any QG Media event lies in balancing expertly-curated programmes, inviting industry leading speakers along with extensive networking opportunities to promote collaboration & drive innovation. We firmly believe in building communities to share knowledge & experience (& often a beer!) continuing to welcome 1000’s of attendees as friends year on year. The Opportunity We are seeking a passionate & confident Conference Producer to join the QG Media team in London! In this role, you'll collaborate with a dedicated team of events professionals to produce exciting agendas & deliver successful conferences. What you'll be doing: + Market Research & Analysis + Building a Steering Committee & conducting in-depth phone-based research of key subject areas & topics within a specific region or industry. + Identifying the target audience & finding out what they want & need to know. + Creating a comprehensive conference briefing document & accurately briefing other staff after conducting research. + Copywriting + Writing promotional copy, in the form of a conference programme, in the language of your target audience. + Creating a relevant, thought provoking, & high-quality program attractive to an audience of C-level executives. + Ensuring that all sales-driven materials such as websites, emails & LinkedIn posts will maximise delegate interest & attendance. + Speaker Acquisition + Identifying high-level, influential industry thought leaders & inviting them to speak at the conference. + Recruiting speakers is done through various methods of communication including cold calling. + Project Management + Working with a cross-functional team from several departments: sales (delegate & sponsorship), marketing, & operations to ensure the success of the conference & that it is delivered on time & on budget. + Onsite Attendance + Attending conferences to ensure excellent delivery & smooth running on the day. This will include opening your conference. + This is an opportunity to represent the company, network & build relationships with key players & speakers within the sector, & shake hands with the people that helped shape your agenda. What you'll bring for success + Minimum of 6 to 12 months experience in a Conference Production role + Adaptability to a variety of conferences & an ability to conduct in-depth research on various markets, topics, & trends + Experience (or interest in) communicating with clients within a commercial & professional environment via phone (including cold calling), email & LinkedIn + Excellent communication & interpersonal skills as you will be speaking with international business leaders + Ability to work independently on research & writing responsibilities while maintaining a sociable approach towards networking & persuading speakers to join the conferences + Strong copywriting & project management skills + Quick thinking & an ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines + An appetite to constantly learn & develop your skills + 2:1 or above at degree level preferred QG Media Benefits Package: + Salary: £28-£30k basic (negotiable depending on experience) + Bonus Scheme + Excellent career opportunities + Extensive first-hand training & continuous professional development + International travel   Powered by JazzHR