The Drum

Events

• Take ownership of end-to-end delivery of The Drum’s US-based awards, conferences, retreats and client events — including planning, logistics, production, and on-site execution.
• Lead the planning and execution of large-scale, multi-day conferences, managing complex programs, speaker logistics, content schedules, production run sheets, and attendee journeys.
• Develop strong relationships with local venues, suppliers, and production partners, ensuring all events meet The Drum’s creative and operational standards.
• Manage event timelines and budgets, to ensure smooth and financially successful delivery.
• Work closely with the UK events team on planning, creative direction, and alignment with The Drum’s global awards and festival calendar.
• Support international activations, such as Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, and SXSW, coordinating on-site brand experiences and content sessions.
• Contribute to global post-event reporting, sharing insights and recommendations to continuously improve performance.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and partnerships teams to deliver sponsor and client activations, ensuring all contractual elements are fulfilled.
• Support ticket sales, entry drives, and audience engagement initiatives for US awards.
• Help to identify opportunities to grow The Drum’s events business in the US through new partnerships or formats.
• Contribute to shaping The Drum’s US event strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Bring creative ideas to elevate the attendee experience and strengthen The Drum’s positioning in the US market.
• Champion best practice, consistency, and innovation across the event portfolio.
• Act as a local brand ambassador for The Drum, helping to raise awareness and build relationships across the US marketing, advertising, and media industries.
• Work with colleagues across marketing, content, video, and design to deliver cohesive, high-quality event experiences.
• While US-based, work as an integrated member of The Drum’s global events team, supporting the UK events team remotely / in person during key delivery periods and major events.
• Communicate effectively across time zones, ensuring alignment with the UK events team and seamless handovers between markets.
• Travel to other US cities (and if required internationally) to manage and deliver events.
• Represent The Drum at key industry events and activations, building relationships with agencies, brands, and sponsors.

Conference and Awards Producer – Event Producer