Events content producer Digital project manager
Sifted.eu, United Kingdom
Job Description
Sifted is looking for a digital project manager and content producer to join our growing events team. We have big plans to rapidly expand our events portfolio in 2023 and beyond and we are assembling a creative, enthusiastic events team to make that happen!
Who we are
Sifted is an award-winning new media platform, backed by the Financial Times, reporting on the world of technology and startups in Europe. Four years after launching, our high-quality journalism is a must-read for many founders, investors and people working in startups across the continent.
After the launch of our flagship multi-stage event in London this year, we have big plans for our events portfolio and we're expanding our content team to prepare for this exciting new chapter. In 2023 we’ll be revisiting London for our flagship event, hosting two European city- based Sifted Sessions and continuing our popular digital panels Sifted Talks.
The role
Reporting to the event portfolio lead and working closely with the wider team, the digital project manager and content producer will be responsible for creating thought-provoking and best-in-class digital content that Sifted can be proud of.
The digital project manager and content producer will lead on the delivery of Sifted Talks, our one hour, twice monthly digital events from start to finish, having overall ownership of each project and working closely alongside our sales, content and marketing teams to achieve digital events we want to shout about.
Expect to be researching and curating topics, leading on speaker acquisition of some of the most exciting names in our industry, liaising with sponsors and becoming a digital production and operations master. In addition, and when time allows, you’ll be supporting the team on our in person events, and be part of a team making sure there’s continuity throughout the events brand.
Responsibilities
Produce the best events in the startup ecosystem by:
- Delivering world-class digital events which delight Sifted’s audience - and exceed sponsor expectations
- Following internal processes and timelines to achieve results
- Becoming an expert in the European startup ecosystem - researching trends, attending events and building a network of contacts around you
- Consulting with editorial and commercial teams to align on market trends and to land awesome speakers
- Taking ownership of producing key tracks and agenda streams for our leading flagship summit
- Working alongside clients to create specialist roundtables and workshop sessions that are compelling, engaging and attract online viewers
- Leading on speaker acquisition to recruit diverse range of exciting speakers from across Europe
- Prepping all panellists on briefing calls
- Report weekly on project progress and results
Location
London (although we are open to semi-remote applicants, we are office based 2/3 days per week
Requirements
This is a multi-faceted role in a fast paced environment. You’ll need to be comfortable juggling different tasks and be able to collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders. You should be highly organised, a great communicator and possess a can-do attitude. You should be a self-starter who is excited to develop an important product in Sifted’s ever-growing portfolio.
You will be:
- Confident in delivering and producing B2B digital events and would like to step into a PM role
- Ready to analyse existing processes and shape systems to maximise opportunity
- Confident in conducting phone, desk and face-to-face research with key players to identify market challenges, trends and developments
- Desire to learn about the European tech ecosystem
- Experienced in writing and producing content-driven event agendas
- Knowledge of working on sponsored events with a good knowledge of what sponsorship offers clients
- Ability to react, think on your feet, offer solutions, work on multiple projects and timelines at once and deliver them to time
- Results driven and highly organised
- Excited by working as part of a team to ensure objectives and targets are met
- Able to think independently and enjoy problem-solving
- Excited by the prospect of travel in the UK and Europe to attend Sifted events
A minimum of two years experience in media/events and a desire to develop a strong understanding of the European startup and tech ecosystem is a must.
Benefits