Our client, a highly reputable media company and publisher, is searching for a Virtual Conference Project Manager.
Requirements:
Excellent project management
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal
Able to communicate Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review and EmTech
MENA brand intelligently, professionally and effectively.
Strong research skills and knowledge about trending international and regional events in technology and business
3+ years of experience in conference production, agenda setting, and speaker acquisition
Experience in sourcing and contracting is a plus
Experience with online events production is a plus
Responsibilities:
Work on the main themes and focus of the conference in close coordination with the editorial teams
Build an agenda that s engaging and follows defined tracks
Build a strong format for the event including panel discussions, keynotes, sponsored sessions, and Q&A with the audience
Include activities to better engage the audience
Create engaging content requested by other teams working on the conference. This includes: social media content, newsletter content, content on sessions, content on speakers and moderators, content on the conference, content for website, and content on sponsored sessions.
Search for top speakers who are experts in their fields for the conference (number of speakers to be discussed), locally, regionally, and internationally based on the conference s themes
Prepare the topics and the questions with the speakers
Explain to speakers the guidelines and maintain close contact to answer all their questions
Explain to speakers how to use online event tools
Follow up with speakers until the release form is signed
Check all presentations of speakers and make sure they follow MIT Technology Review s policies
Facilitate discussions between moderators and speakers
Help moderators with preparing for the sessions when needed
Attend weekly conference calls with the different teams to keep everyone on the same track
Coordinate all communications between sponsors, speakers, moderators and the editorial team
Be present in the sales team meetings with sponsors when required
Reach out to all speakers close to the event to discuss their presentations, create a synopsis, and remind them of the guidelines
Salary:
Negotiable
