Tenacious? A great researcher? Can you think creatively to identify what makes something commercially successful? If so, we want to speak with you! We’re looking for aConference Producerto joinReuters Events, a fast-growing team within Reuters, based in London. If you want real responsibility, control of a budget from your first day and the opportunity to develop your career quickly, this might just be the role for you.
Reuters Eventsdeliverworld-class conferencesand content across the globe, and work with industry leaders and visionaries to provide the critical intelligence that senior level executives need to make strategic decisions.
We’re looking for motivated individuals who want to have a positive impact on the world, on critical industries and the communities working within them.
About the Role
As aConference ProduceratReuters Events, you will:
Have a positive impact on a range ofcritical industries(such as legal, pharmaceutical, energy and finance) by working with leading brands and figures within these sectors. Your conferences will ultimately shape how these industries react to specific opportunities and variety of challenges.
Create world-class eventsand develop excellent commercial skills. You'll set and deliver sales strategies with our delegate sales teams, and will use your commercial acumen to spot and pursue sales opportunities.
Be responsible for thecommercial successof major industry conferences, including hitting revenue and attendance targets and setting sales strategies covering the scope of your entire projects.
Research markets, get to grips with hot business issues, develop conference agendas and conduct high-profile marketing campaigns.
Be part of acollaborative,diverseandinspired team.
To be absolutely clear, you will be a conference creator not a conference organiser! You won’t be answerable to a client, organising coffee or booking space at hotels.
Create industry relationshipswith core decision-makers, find new ways to market and reach your industry, develop sales calling plans to reach financial goals.
About You
To be our nextConference Producer, you will likely:
Have a degree in any discipline with thedesire to learnhow to create intriguing and exciting conferences (full training provided).
Becommercially drivenand keen to understand the commercial drivers behind our customers' decisions, as our job is to help them make smarter ones!
An interest in business is a must, as is anentrepreneurial spirit, a readiness to take responsibility for your work and, of course, great communication skills.
Thrive in a fast-paced,collaborative, high-growth environment and work well in a team.
Not needprior experience of working in conferences. We look for people who have done interesting things with their time – and who can grow and develop – rather than those who just have good qualifications.
Have the ability toidentify new and interesting business trendscoupled with the drive to develop great events that senior business people can’t afford to miss.
Communication and research and analytical skills are essential, along with an entrepreneurial flair and a target-driven mindset.
What’s in it For You?
Join us to inform the way forward with the latest AI solutions and address real-world challenges in legal, tax, compliance, and news. Backed by our commitment to continuous learning and market-leading benefits, you’ll be prepared to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future. This includes:
Industry-Leading Benefits:We offer comprehensive benefit plans to include flexible vacation, two company-wide Mental Health Days off, access to the Headspace app, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, employee incentive programs, and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance:Flex My Way is a set of supportive workplace policies designed to help manage personal and professional responsibilities, whether caring for family, giving back to the community, or finding time to refresh and reset. This builds upon our flexible work arrangements, including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year, and hybrid model, empowering employees to achieve a better work-life balance.
Career Development and Growth:By fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill development, we prepare our talent to tackle tomorrow’s challenges and deliver real-world solutions. Our skills-first approach ensures you have the tools and knowledge to grow, lead, and thrive in an AI-enabled future.
Culture:Globally recognized and award-winning reputation for inclusion, innovation, and customer-focus. Our eleven business resource groups nurture our culture of belonging across the diverse backgrounds and experiences represented across our global footprint.
Hybrid Work Model:We’ve adopted a flexible hybrid working environment (2-3 days a week in the office depending on the role) for our office-based roles while delivering a seamless experience that is digitally and physically connected.
Social Impact:Make an impact in your community with our Social Impact Institute. We offer employees two paid volunteer days off annually and opportunities to get involved with pro-bono consulting projects and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.
