Web Summit

Senior Event Producer

Web Summit

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Lisbon • 🇵🇹 Portugal

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

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About the role

  • You’ll work as part of the team of event producers in the planning and delivery of our global events.
  • You’ll help create and produce a wide variety of activities at our events including conferences, VIP events, press conferences, and night events.
  • You’ll work with venues, suppliers and contractors, negotiating rates and contracts.
  • You’ll research and find new opportunities for events in cities around the world.
  • You’ll work with our engineering and data science teams to build operational excellence and processes.
  • You’ll manage databases, operational systems and processes, budgets, scheduling and reporting.
  • You’ll find and present creative solutions to event requirements.
  • You'll work on planning multiple events across multiple countries simultaneously.

Requirements

  • You have extensive experience in producing events and a solid understanding of the supply chain and markets.
  • You know that details matter and your attention to detail is exceptional.
  • You appreciate the importance of quality administrative support to the team before and after the event.
  • You like to self-motivate and you certainly don’t lack enthusiasm.
  • You’re a calm person, you stay level-headed under pressure and you love a good challenge.
  • You’re a problem-solver with the ability to think on your feet, react rapidly to situations, prioritise your workload and implement solutions.
  • You’re flexible and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and pressurised environment, building and maintaining long-lasting relationships.
  • You have a lot of love for startups, tech and events, and have the willingness to work in an amazingly dedicated team.
  • Finally, you’re a confident and friendly person who cares about the experience of attendees.
  • Portuguese or Arabic speaking would be desirable but not essential.
Benefits
  • Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
  • Subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
  • Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)
  • A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
  • Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
  • Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
  • Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
  • Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year

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Hard skills
event productioncontract negotiationbudget managementschedulingreportingdatabase managementoperational systemsprocess improvementresearchcreative problem-solving
Soft skills
attention to detailself-motivationenthusiasmcalm under pressureflexibilityrelationship buildingproblem-solvingprioritizationteam collaborationcommunication