Full Content Coordinator- Hybrid - Toronto, Canada - Informa Connect

Informa Connect

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

At Informa, we're passionate about knowledge and connections.

We're here to help businesses and professionals all over the world to learn more, know more and do more.

And we do that in many ways: creating and delivering specialist content, expert research, powerful live events and exciting on demand experiences, digital platforms that connect innovators with funders, data-driven services that help businesses find new customers and reach bigger audiences, and more.

Job Description:

Support designated Canadian shows within the portfolio. Construct, execute and provide onsite support of a full programming schedule as overseen by the Content Director.
Act in a support role to other assigned Content Show Leads on their respective show(s) where applicable in both the U.S. and Canada.
Research, develop and foster new relationships with a wide variety of pop culture themed partners/facilitators that can contribute to the shows by way of programming and content.
Brainstorm and contribute ideas to develop new and authentic attractions and themes for shows, including but not limited to panel presentations, Q&A's, fan interactive/experiential experiences, after hours activities and sponsor related activations.
Supply the Content Director with regular updates on programming and genre specific content for use in marketing communications and for show advertising purposes.
Consult and provide informed opinion on Celebrity & Voice Actor guest options for
Work with designated Genre Leads and Subject Matter Experts to schedule genre specific content and programming within a shows schedule.
Additional point of contact for all programming and content partners regarding scheduling and movein instructions for designated show(s).
Assist with the recruitment and allocation of community groups and other applicable programming and content partners on the show floor and/or programming rooms at designated show(s) as needed.
Support the development and execution of corporate programming obligations brought by Sales team for designated show(s).
Research competitor events, monitor key trends and stay connected to the pop culture multiverse.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 34 years of event experience.
Previous experience in the design, research, facilitation and management of attendee programming and related scheduling for events (preferably consumer), organizations or cultural institutions.
Must have a wide interest in pop culture genres including but not limited to Comic, Anime, Horror, Gaming, Cosplay, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
Experience working with staff and/or volunteers.
Previous event management experience in an operational capacity is highly desirable.
Must be willing to travel multiple times a year to destinations within the US and Canada. Have a current/valid passport.
Creative and detail oriented.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
Ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.
Manage deadlines effectively and efficiently.
Excellent communications skills.
Be an awesome collaborator and team player.

Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. We thank all applicants in advance but only those selected for interview will be contacted.

Additional Information

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

If you're excited about this role but have different working experience from what is listed above, please go ahead and apply.

You could be just what we need We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed.

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