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Nisha Kapoor
Human Resources Specialist at Canadian Institute
American Conference Institute (ACI), a highly respected conference company, is seeking a Conference Producer to research, develop and execute educational conferences in the legal sphere.
The Conference Producer will be responsible for developing intellectual content, conceptualizing, planning, and executing conferences from inception to completion. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of strategic thinking, communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality events. They will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, where you’ll be able to learn a lot and make a major contribution.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not an event operations logistics or marketing role but a research-based project management role.
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About ACI:
American Conference Institute is part of a global organization with offices in the US, Canada, and Europe that provides conferences around the world. Our Production team is expanding and we are looking for an energetic, driven, team-oriented professional to contribute as a highly motivated Conference Producer.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conducting telephone and in-person research within a target market to develop conference agendas
Analyzing research and using critical thinking to develop commercial conference programs in various business and legal sectors that meet the stated needs of the market
Identify and invite industry experts, keynote speakers, and panelists to participate in the conference program
Writing marketing copy for promotional conference brochures and other mailing pieces
Develop comprehensive conference agendas, including session topics, formats, and schedules
Conducting ongoing research within an assigned area to further your industry knowledge and develop potential new conference ideas
Establishing and maintaining relationships with key professionals, industry leaders, senior executives and media within relevant vertical markets
Attending and overseeing conferences, including providing opening remarks, and evaluate conference performance and attendee feedback to continuously improve future events
Working with and supporting a cross-functional team to ensure successful marketing and sponsorship of conferences
Skills/Competencies:
Conceptual ability to rapidly develop competent knowledge on diverse topics;
Ability to conduct in-depth research via telephone, in-person and using print and electronic media;
Excellent networking and information gathering abilities
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organization
Engaging, professional and diplomatic demeanor
Superior oral and written communications skills
Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
Deadline and results-oriented
Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
Enthusiastic with a strong desire to succeed
Ability to analyze ideas from a commercial perspective
Employment Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced Degree, such as Juris Doctor (JD) or MBA preferred
Prior experience in the US Military or as a defense, aerospace and intelligence professional preferred
Skill and experience using word processing programs, email and the internet to perform daily job functions efficiently
Working knowledge of Spanish, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, German or another language is a plus
Ability and willingness to travel nationally (10% travel)
Equal Opportunities
American Conference Institute (ACI)values the diversity (all the ways in which we are different) of our colleagues. As an equal opportunity employer, we promote this diversity and ensure that persons are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, veteran's status, age, gender identity, disability, familial status, pregnancy, or any other trait protected by law.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, sex, veteran’s status, age, gender identity, disability, familial status, pregnancy, or any other trait protected by law.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal, Research, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Think Tanks, Legal Services, and Events Services
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