Speaker Producer

The Role Overview:

The role of Web Summit’s Speakers Team is simple: we attract the speakers that make Web Summit so successful.That will be your job.Web Summit prides itself on identifying not just the biggest names, but the sharpest minds: the people creating, shaping and supporting the technologies that will shape the future.

The Role Specifics:

Behind every speaker confirmed for Web Summit is a mountain of research, flawless logistics, and relentless follow-up. 

Target Intelligence: Conduct deep-dive research on potential speakers, their recent announcements, and their business needs to help craft the perfect pitch.

Bespoke Outreach: Outreach with compelling & high-level offerings that give speakers personal and professional reasons to attend. Offer unique opportunities, and keep the momentum alive in long-running discussions.

Engagement: Find ways to engage with speakers directly, or through their own networks; identify and build relationships with gatekeepers and the people who can get you past the protective moat.

Editorial: Propose session concepts, titles, and narrative angles.

Administrative Excellence: Manage speaker data, track confirmation statuses, and coordinate the complex scheduling requirements of high-profile offices.

Briefing & Preparation: Ensure that when pitching or meeting with a speaker, we know everything about them - and the best ways to ensure their goals are met by attending Web Summit.

Technology Adoption: Be the first to find ways of using AI and other technologies to make what you do more efficient

Skills we like:

Drive: Nothing beats hard work and a relentless determination to achieve your goals 

Indefatigability: You never take no for an answer, seeing it merely as a challenge to find new ways to achieve your goals

Experience: Fast-paced environment (PR, talent agency, journalism, events, TV, Radio, or high-end hospitality).

Communication: Exceptional writing and presenting skills. You must be able to sound professional, persuasive, and succinct.

Contextual intelligence: Grounded understanding of the tech and business ecosystem - players and dynamics -  and knowing how best to navigate your way to booking them

Team player: An excellent collaborator, with the ability to work equally well on your own initiative. 

Curiosity: Willingness to learn, ask questions, and scale skills quickly.

Personality: High Social IQ. You need to be someone people enjoy working with, especially under intense pressure.

Benefits and perks:

- 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