London / Remote / flexi-working
5-6 Month Contract
Are you a senior level international Programming Lead with experience in large scale conference production, including content and strategy?
The company
Our client is one of the leading event production agencies based in the Middle East! As an agency, they design and produce award-winning events on a global scale for some of the country's biggest, well-known brands.
Collaboration, extensive resources, friendly and team-focused are some of the words that could describe this agency, but then so could big budget, pitch winning, highly creative, technically innovative and a cut above...
We are seeking a programming lead for a major international conference taking place in the Middle East.
The role
Due to continued business success, we are now seeking an experienced programming lead to join this diverse and dynamic team. The programming lead will manage the programming workstream and oversee the day-to-day execution of all program-related topics.
This role includes developing and executing the overall programming strategy, acting as the point of contact for the client, and coordinating internal team members across different workstreams. The programming lead will ensure the successful delivery of all programming aspects and will report directly to the project lead and head of branch.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Define the overall programming and content strategy for the conference (topics and tracks)
2. Ensure programming aligns with the conference's objectives and target audience
3. Curate keynotes, panel sessions, and workshops
4. Identify and secure speakers and moderators for each session, negotiating with speakers and agencies to maximise value
5. Develop content for programming, including session titles, descriptions, and speaker bios
6. Serve as the main point of contact for the client on all programming-related matters
7. Collaborate with stakeholders, partners, and sponsors to integrate key representatives into various sessions
8. Lead the programming team (speaker manager and coordinators) to ensure timely delivery of work
9. Coordinate with other departments (e.g. project management, delegate management, marketing and PR, creative and operations)
10. Provide weekly updates on team meetings and lead programming workstream meetings
11. Create detailed schedules and timelines for programming deliverables
12. Ensure flawless execution of programming during the conference (overseeing rehearsals and speaker briefings)
13. Post-event reporting
The candidate
We are looking for an internationally experienced professional with expertise in programming for conferences, exceptional client communication skills, a proactive attitude, strong attention to detail, and a proven track record in quality management specific to conference programming. The role requires a deep understanding of content production, time management, and seamless coordination across multiple teams. Experience in similar high-profile conferences is essential, and knowledge of esports and gaming is highly desirable to ensure programming aligns with industry trends and client expectations.
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