WHO WE ARE:

CloserStill Media run over 80 market-leading business exhibitions in the learning, healthcare, technology, and veterinary sectors, with events in the UK, Europe, the USA and Asia.

Our portfolio includes some of the fastest-growing and often award-winning events, including the London Vet Show, Cloud Expo Europe, Data Centre World, The Pharmacy Show, Learning Technologies, DevLearn and The Dentistry Show.

We are the envy of the events sector with over 60 major industry awards, including The Sunday Times' Top 100 Best Companies to Work for three years in a row in 2018, 2019 and 2020!

We have exciting growth plans over the next two to three years and are looking for ambitious and motivated people to join our award-winning teams.

Job Overview:

Reporting directly to the Deputy Head of Content and indirectly to the Event Directors, this role involves the project management and production of the content for a portfolio of events within healthcare.

We are seeking a senior content producer with experience producing exceptionally high-quality events. Proven ability in creating and maintaining strong working relationships is a must; experience in the healthcare sector and a good understanding of the NHS and its policies is a bonus. This is a senior role that requires gravitas to engage with KOLs across the health and care system.

You will be responsible for creating exceptional delegate experience and growth via world-class healthcare content, benchmarking against alternatives, via in-person and digital events, news bulletins, and website portals. You will have a proven track record of delivering deep audience engagement evidenced by revenue growth.

This is a unique opportunity to not only work in a fast-paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial business but also to be part of one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies.

The Role:

The Senior Content Producer is responsible for the following areas within their portfolio:

• Work with the Deputy Head of Content and the wider team to develop, implement and produce conference content plans for established events and new launches.
• Research essential industry topics and keep up to date with industry trends to ensure content streams are relevant to our audience.
• Identify and recruit appropriate speakers through research, networking, and existing contacts to achieve your target requirements.
• Identify and recruit high quality sector figures who will be able to chair theatres and moderate panel discussions.
• Support the marketing and content teams to develop relationships and identify influential sector associations and potential partners.

• Come up with ideas for and deliver various content marketing pieces to support the promotion of your events, e.g., interviews and articles.
• Ensure the marketability of conference programmes.
• Liaise with the sponsors regarding the speakers they are providing as part of their packages and ensure the required quality of these speakers
• Speaker contact database management, list management, and development with the support of business intelligence and data teams.
• Provide a customer-friendly support service for speakers to ensure the experience is as hassle-free as possible for them pre-show, onsite and post-show whilst ensuring the event team has all the relevant information required from the speaker.

• Proofreading and making necessary amendments to conference programmes on all printed literature and online materials (marketing brochures, show guides, timetable boards, postcards etc.).
• Manage overall speaker budgets, including speaker fees and expenses.
• Ensure on-time delivery of relevant event / digital content.
• Create new, interactive features and formats.
• Chair networking meetings.

• Chair Advisory Board meetings.
• Develop as a thought leader within your event areas.

Prerequisites:

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver on time

• Good IT skills. You will be using content management systems, databases and email software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to quickly understand a market and draw up list of appropriate speakers
• Ability to persuade senior healthcare professionals to give up their time to attend our events as speakers

• Diplomatic skills to liaise with and, where necessary, get through gatekeepers.
• Ability to run a budget
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail

• Patient and calm under pressure
• Get on well with people from all walks of life (and the ability to network and make new friends quickly!)
• Flexibility to accommodate extended working hours as needed around key show times
• A fabulous sense of humour and upbeat ‘can do attitude
• Eye for detail

• Proven ability to chair meetings, including live webinar debates and panel discussions
• Commercially minded with proven experience as a practical deliverer
• Strong presentation and copywriting skills
• Mature outlook with curiosity and desire to ‘get behind the story

What you can expect in return:

• The support to progress your career in conference production, hone your skills and learn from others
• A genuine opportunity to grow and develop your career
• A fair remuneration package
• A great place to work!

Experience:

We are searching for an applicant with 3+ years’ experience in events/publishing or in the healthcare sector who is looking to take their next step in a company that is content-led and invests in its brands. Previous experience in the healthcare world would be an advantage.

CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.