Accountabilities

• Work closely with the global head of content & programmes to develop the custom events' content strategy in Europe
• Lead content development and execution of the custom business' portfolio of events
• Work with sales, programming and marketing to find workable solutions to meet the requirements of both our clients and delegates for events in the region
• Serve as a central point of contact on regional proposals and contracts
• Develop effective relationships with key regional internal stakeholders, both editorially and commercially, to raise the profile and support the growth of custom events

Experience, skills and professional attributes

• Direct experience creating editorially independent Europe-focused event programmes to deadline and delivering to milestones and budget
• Previous work experience within a commercial events business generating new event products and format ideas
• Demonstrable ability to develop effective relationships with senior industry professionals
• Strong commercial acumen and client management skills - demonstrated ability to manage challenging client relationships
• Keen understanding of The Economist ’s position in the market, editorial approach and knowledge of the range of topics it covers
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to understand and distil information quickly
• Ability to multi-task with solid organisation and time-management skills and ability to mentor, nurture and develop young talent
• Track record working with editorial partners to deliver rigorously researched programmes that fulfil editorial and client objectives
• Team player who collaborates and inspires and experience managing a team of programme editors (or conference producers)