Sift MediaEvent Producer
Mar. 2009 - Aug. 2012Bristol, United Kingdom•Securing and managing C-level speakers from companies such as The Telegraph Group, Google and The Cabinet Office •Relationship development and main point of contact for event delivery with key clients such as Microsoft, RightNow, SuccessFactors, salesforce.com, Netsuite •Supporting the publishing units and providing strategic planning for their events •Working with the editors of the relevant online titles to ensure original and cutting edge content for each event •Negotiate with third party contractors, such as venues, AV companies, caterers, stand builders. •Manage sponsor and exhibitor communications to ensure smooth logistics •On-site delivery, ensuring smooth running event, including set-up and breakdown •Stage management including directing cameras, music and lighting •Implementing registration processes for delegates and delegate management •Identifying key commercial opportunities for each event and liaising with the sales department •Establishing key press and pr relationships relevant for each event and securing partnerships •Develop set and stage design with third party set builders. •Working with the design department to develop marketing collateral and branding •Briefing marketing department on key themes and messages for each event, overseeing all copy for marketing materials and emails •Implementing any required outsourcing e.g. telemarketing campaigns etc. •Delivering events within agreed budget, to profit targets, to delegate targets •Post event analysis and de-brief.