Experience : 0 Description : IQPC has an exciting opportunity for an
ambitious Defense & Security Conference Producer to join the Institute
for Defence & Government Advancement (IDGA). Established in 2003, IDGA
is a non-partisan information-based organization dedicated to the
promotion of innovative ideas and latest developments in defense and
security through conferences. Senior Military Officers and business
executives from across the US and Partner Nations attend our conferences
in order to learn, share and connect on the challenges affecting global
security now and into the future. Our Conference Producers provide the
defense and security with the information and connections they need to
conduct their daily duties and keep the World a safer place. Please note
- this is not a meeting planning position. Responsibilities of a Defense
Conference Producer: + Extensive business research, written and verbal
communication + Strategy and project management responsibilities +
Researching and structuring commercial conference agendas + Inviting
high level speakers from the defense sector to speak at events +
Delivering marketing strategies by formulating marketing copy and media
partner relationships + Working closely with and briefing the delegate
and sponsorship sales team, directing and supporting them throughout
each campaign + Working closely with all clients - speakers, sponsors
and delegates - to ensure the smooth running of Defence events from
product development right through to the event itself + Ensuring that
conferences run to schedule and within budget Requirements The ideal
Conference & Event Producer has the following skills: + High commercial
acumen + Confidence and an ability to customer face + The ability to
assimilate complex information quickly + A positive attitude and strong
work ethic + Proven verbal and written communication skills + The
ability to sell an original idea to senior managers + Strong time
management skills and the ability to work under pressure to deadlines +
Entrepreneurial with creative flair We employ smart, innovative,
ambitious, forward-thinking and intellectually curious people. Then we
empower them and give them autonomy to deliver results and boundless
opportunities for growth and career progression. You'll master the art
of Conference Production, and you'll work with amazing people. Our
mission and culture are unmatched and we offer comprehensive benefits
and lots of perks. Our average Conference and Event Producer will have
1-3 years of professional experience in a similar role, but recent
college grads are actively encouraged to apply. Defense/ security
experience and sector knowledge is not required but is preferred. A
Bachelor's degree is required County : New York URL :
https://my.jobs/3ef5867e8b3449619b7651af81ea80ec159