Description
You will be part of the team responsible for producing first-class live events and experiences for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal, and Barron’s Group.
As a B2B Event Producer, you will develop, plan, and deliver industry-leading conferences, executive forums, customer events, and experiences that support Dow Jones' growing B2B portfolio.
You will:
- Develop and deliver events that support Dow Jones' B2B growth strategy across Risk & Compliance, Factiva, Newswires, OPIS, Chemical Market Analytics, and other enterprise businesses.
- Partner closely with Product Marketing, Sales, and Business stakeholders to ensure event objectives align with commercial priorities and customer engagement strategies.
- Coordinate event content with programming, marketing, and subject matter experts to ensure sessions support key business themes, product positioning, and client needs.
- Work with Sales teams before, during, and after events to maximise attendee engagement and support lead generation and pipeline development.
- Produce post-event reporting, including attendee feedback, operational learnings, and performance insights to continuously improve future events.
- Manage exhibitor logistics, sponsorship activations, promotional materials, and customer experience where applicable.
- Oversee the development of event design, experience, and brand presence onsite.
- Manage, from start to finish, the ideation, planning, and delivery of each event.
- Manage event production – working with the newsroom and programming teams to understand technical requirements for the ‘show’.
- Develop detailed event schedules for the venue and other suppliers, ensuring they are clear on the format, set up, and other requirements.
- Create and maintain project budgets, plans, schedules, and contractual obligations.
- Mentor and guide team members.
- Build industry and business knowledge.
You have:
- Experience producing B2B conferences, executive forums, or customer events.
- Strong understanding of how live events support customer acquisition, client engagement, and business growth.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across Product Marketing, Sales, Editorial, and Product teams within a matrixed organisation.
- Comfortable balancing creative event production with commercial objectives and measurable business outcomes.
- Strong analytical skills with experience using event performance data to improve future programmes.
- In-depth knowledge of all event planning phases.
- Highly creative with a strong eye for event design and a love of detail.
- Sound business acumen, with the ability to work closely with multiple internal and external partners and stakeholders to produce and manage each event.
- Outstanding project management and negotiation skills.
- Strategic thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative, solutions-driven environment.
- Passion for the brand, the business, and the industry.
- 5+ years of event industry experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; MBA a plus, or equivalent experience.
- Ability to be flexible, travel within the US, and adapt to conflicting time zones as needed.
- Experience managing heavy and contrasting event schedules.
- Strong copywriting skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Knowledge of event design and marketing processes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans
- Lifestyle Programs & Wellness Resources
- Education Benefits
- Family Care Benefits & Caregiving Support
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
- Financial Health Programs
- Cybersecurity Protection