Associate Producer Job in Delhi at INC42

INC42 is hiring for the role of Associate Producer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Work closely with editorial and content teams to understand the theme and objectives of each project i.e. conferences, summits, courses and other IPs.
• Curate project-specific lists of potential speakers, considering the relevance, diversity, and expertise required for each project
• Build and maintain a robust database of potential speakers, categorizing them by expertise, industry, location, seniority, and relevance.
• Continuously enhance and diversify the speaker database by updating regularly and actively sourcing new speaker contacts.
• Strong research skills to identify emerging voices, thought leaders, and relevant industry trends.
• Ability to build and maintain a diverse network of contacts within various industries.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with potential speakers, industry leaders, and influential personalities.
• The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying new speakers and brands, and establishing strong relationships with their teams and speakers.
• Develop and implement outreach strategies to invite potential speakers to participate in various Inc42 initiatives.
• Craft compelling and personalised invitations, emphasising the value of speaking at Inc42 initiatives - conferences, summits, courses and other IPs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for confirmed speakers, providing them with all necessary details, logistics, and requirements.
• Coordinate internal speaker requirements, i.e. speaker profile, images, facilitating pre-sync-up calls, and providing comprehensive support throughout their engagement by addressing all necessary needs.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including logistics, marketing, and content, to ensure seamless speaker participation.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Journalism or Mass Communication, or English Honors.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• 2-3 years of experience in speaker acquisition or a similar role within the events or media industry.
• Well-versed with Google Docs, Google Sheets.
• Startup-savvy.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to work seamlessly under tight deadlines.
• Capable of working independently or collaboratively within teams.
• Effective multitasking skills.
• Ability to supervise and train junior employees.
• Ability to organise, prioritise, and schedule work assignments efficiently.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unforeseen challenges.
• Ability to anticipate and address potential challenges in the speaker acquisition and coordination process.