General Manager- Conference Producer

Job Title: Conference Producer with Marketing Experience

About us:

The Guild (Polygon Media Pvt Ltd)

We are seeking a talented and motivated Conference Producer with a strong background in marketing to join our dynamic team. As a Conference Producer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing high-quality conferences that cater to our target audience. Your marketing expertise will be crucial in ensuring the success of these events by effectively promoting them to potential attendees, sponsors, and partners. Additionally, your experience in sourcing speakers, writing session synopses, managing event marketing, agenda development, and creative branding will be integral to this role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conference Development:

• Research industry trends to build relevant themes and agendas.
• Align goals and audience with internal stakeholders.
• Create interactive and engaging conference formats.
• Design a balanced agenda with keynotes, sessions, and networking.

2. Speaker Sourcing & Management:

• Identify and invite expert speakers and influencers.
• Handle speaker coordination, communication, and logistics.
• Collaborate on session topics and impactful synopses.

3. Content Creation:

• Work with speakers to craft compelling presentations.
• Write clear and engaging session descriptions for promotions.

4. Marketing Strategy:

• Plan and execute targeted marketing campaigns.
• Leverage digital, social media, email, and partnerships.
• Maintain consistent, creative branding across channels.

5. Sponsorship & Partnerships:

• Secure event sponsors to support funding.
• Build strategic partnerships to boost visibility.

6. Project Management:

• Oversee event logistics end-to-end.
• Track progress and ensure timely execution.

7. Post-Event Analysis:

• Gather feedback from all stakeholders.
• Evaluate marketing and event performance for improvements.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

- Proven experience in conference production, event planning, and marketing.

- Strong understanding of marketing principles, digital marketing tactics, and social media platforms.

- Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

- Creative thinker with the ability to develop unique conference formats, marketing campaigns, and branding strategies.

- Proficiency in using event management software and tools.

- Networking skills to establish and maintain relationships with speakers, sponsors, and partners.

- Experience in sourcing and managing speakers, as well as crafting session synopses.

- Strong agenda development skills, including structuring sessions for optimal attendee engagement.

- Analytical mindset to interpret data and adjust strategies accordingly.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Join our team and play a pivotal role in creating impactful conferences that contribute to the growth and success of our organization. If you're passionate about combining conference production, speaker management, session synopsis writing, marketing expertise, agenda development, and creative branding, we encourage you to apply with your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments.