Event Content Lead – 13 Month Contract (Revenue)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and one of Canada’s most recognized media brands. We proudly serve as a trusted destination for Canadians seeking the highest caliber of journalism, and we’ve garnered international acclaim for our data visualization, design, and creative storytelling.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity by reflecting all Canadians in both the stories that we tell and the composition of our workforce. We are proud partners with organizations like Indigenous Works, Pride at Work, the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and we are a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also invest in our employees’ growth through training and mentorship opportunities, enabling you to expand your skills and embrace new challenges.

No matter your position at The Globe, you’ll be an integral part of an organization dedicated to making a positive difference in Canada. Join us.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The primary role of the Event Content Lead is to support the development and execution of successful B2B and B2C events. They will contribute to revenue-driving events by completing a wide range of tasks including liaising with clients, the sales team, the newsroom and The Globe events team to build event concepts, programs and agendas; conducting research on potential speakers, and preparing speakers and moderators for the event. They will also negotiate speaker fees, draft speaker contracts, assist with pre-event planning and on-site execution as needed, and conduct post-event reporting.

This person will ideally have an editorial background or conference editor experience, and be comfortable liaising with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, sales reps, speakers, speaker agents, executives, vendors, journalists, and the rest of the events team.

This position reports to the Head of Event Content and it is a 13 month contract.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead content execution on assigned events, including copy writing, speaker discovery and booking, collection of speaker materials, coordination and chairing of pre-event discovery/preparation calls, preparation of speaker and moderating notes, proofreading of event materials, on-site management of speakers and writing of post-event summaries.
• Develop event concepts and outlines that meet The Globe and Mail brand standards and the objectives of external sponsors and partners. This activity requires participation in partner/sponsor meetings, newsroom consultation and journalistic research.
• Prepare essential event documentation such as event overviews in Google Sheets, speaker itineraries, event survey questions, and speaker contracts as needed.
• Support the generation of new revenue-positive event ideas through consultation with the newsroom, research/reading and analysis of themes and topics raised by speakers at existing events.
• Support the events team by providing updates and information on new event developments, confirmed speakers, program changes and other details.
• Work with event execution partners to ensure a high standard of on-screen/on-stage content production for live events.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference in journalism, communications, event management, marketing or business.
• Minimum 4 years experience in program content development.
• Minimum 4 years experience in B2B events.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong research and conference editing skills.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to effectively cope in unexpected situations.
• Working knowledge of the publishing/ media industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
• Ability to manage various client needs.
• Strong relationship management skills.

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

WHY CHOOSE THE GLOBE:
 

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities.  The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability. 
 

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Defined Benefit pension plan
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Employee and family assistance program
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH:

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

VACCINATION POLICY:  

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval.  If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.     

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE 

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.          

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.