Dublin Tech Summit Programme Researcher & Speaker Manager

Catalyst Media

Dublin, County Dublin

Hybrid work

€40,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time

Job details

Pay

€40,000 a year

Job type

Permanent
Full-time

Shift and schedule

Monday to Friday

Location

Dublin, County Dublin

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

Annual leave
Bike to work scheme
Company events
Work from home

Full job description

We are looking for a knowledgeable tech lover, someone who is passionate about all things tech and keen to learn more. You love research, delving deep into the online world to seek out tech trends, find out who is doing what and getting ahead of the curve in the world of tech. Ideally you have a background in Tech Journalism and/or Event Research or have worked on a team delivering tech events giving you an understanding of the world of tech events.

This is a permanent position, with your key remit being the curation of programme content and speaker recruitment/management for the Dublin Tech Summit. This is a niche and rewarding role for the right person where you will get to make your mark on Europe’s Fastest Growing Tech Event. We are looking for a min of 3+ years working experience and in-depth knowledge of the Tech world with proven research skills.

Key Tasks/Targets:

Take your vision of great content and transform it from Page to Stage - Produce the best onstage and virtual content in the world for our events, managing a full agenda from start to finish.
Acquire the highest-calibre speakers from a range of industries and sectors.
Work with the events team to develop programme timings, stage assignments and technical requirements
Administrative support management - speaker guidelines, template speaker communications, moderator/chair instructions and briefings, general speaker query management. Liaise with the event management team for accommodation and travel arrangements for speakers when necessary.
Work with our media and digital marketing teams on content to raise awareness of our event speakers, generate media attention and increase event attendance.
Aid in the creation of new events/side events targeted at new audiences and geographies
Utilise your own and grow your network to attract the world's biggest and up-and-coming names to our events portfolio.
Build and manage relationships with PR firms, communication teams and speakers from across the world.

What we are looking for…

Min 3+ years experience that must include a tech background and elements of research/journalism
3rd level degree (ideally in journalism or related field)
Excellent written and verbal English
Content Creation - you have a strong sense of what is good content for specific audiences and can deliver on this.
Industry Know-How - You have a passion, interest and knowledge of all things tech, start-up, business, and investment and can translate this into strong event talks.
Contacts - You can acquire and maintain high-level contacts across multiple sectors (notably the tech industry) and have the confidence to reach out coldly and engage with world-class speakers and their teams.
Research driven - the ability to deep dive into and get an understanding of a vast expanse of topics and lead your content strategies and ideas based on research learnings
Persuasive - You can convince speakers and communications teams to take part in our events.
Can Think Editorially - You know the difference between creating good content and creating editorial content that will entice our audience and gain media interest.
Event experience - you have worked live events before. Love the buzz from seeing a stage win over the audience through content you curated
Leadership and Team Management - you have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and can motivate, manage, and mentor members of a team
Quick learner - You’re able to get up to speed on new subject areas quickly and identify key issues and target speakers.
Driven/Confident and Passionate - You are always looking to better yourself and your work and you never have an “it’s good enough” attitude.
Project Management - you can manager and deliver on all aspects of a project from inception to completion
Knowledge of current affairs, events and new technologies - your finger on the pulse.

About Catalyst Media:

Welcome to the Catalyst Media Group, where we are creating the future of 360 media! We are here to make our mark on modern media. What unites us is our shared passion for making memorable moments. From the future vision of the Dublin Tech Summit, to the prestigious stage of the Business & Finance Awards, and the multitude of opportunities that come from our brand new Waters Edge Studio - we are the true home of Ireland’s leading events.

As we grow and expand into the UK and US Market, we are actively recruiting passionate and creative individuals ready to make their mark in the global events & media industries.

Bonus