Content Portfolio Manager, Americas, FT Live, Senior Conference Producer

Title: Content Portfolio Manager, Americas, FT Live (Senior Conference Producer)

Location: New York United States

Job Description:

About us

The Financial Times is one of the world's leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you're given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you'll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you'll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere.

Build a newsworthy career at the FT.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups.

FT Live Overview

Financial Times Live (FT Live) is the conferences and events division of the Financial Times newspaper and its group publications. Our mission is to bring our global executive audiences the very latest in knowledge and opinion, and connect them to one another.

Chaired by senior FT journalists, the 200-plus core events, strategic forums and digital webinars organised by FT Live every year gather pre-eminent public and private sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists from the world's most important economies and industries for agenda-setting debates that cover the key issues of our time.

From unique experiences such as the FT Weekend Festival to our senior-level business summits such as the award winning Global Boardroom, FT Live has become one of the FT Group's most successful and fastest-growing divisions, and is at the forefront of the FT's accelerated development as an essential, interactive information source across numerous platforms.

The Role / Position Overview

FT Live US is recruiting a Content Portfolio Manager to join our growing global team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to shape and develop a portfolio of B2B events across the Americas region.

We are seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial individual with a proactive approach who can take ownership of their portfolio. The ideal candidate will not only manage existing events but also have the vision to identify new opportunities, innovate, and drive strategic growth.

As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for shaping the content strategy for your portfolio, ensuring it remains aligned with market trends, client needs, and business objectives. This role requires someone who is commercially minded, adaptable, and able to take a hands-on approach to shaping the success of each event. Your ability to collaborate cross-functionally, engage with senior collaborators, and drive execution will be crucial to our continued growth and leadership in the events space.

Key Responsibilities

• Taking full strategic ownership of allocated events, developing a three-year plan to drive their growth.
• Overseeing content delivery for global thought-provoking and commercially viable events across multiple formats.
• Conducting thorough research on allocated sectors / themes and developing relationships with internal (including FT Journalists) and external partners to grow core events, identify business opportunities and contribute to revenue generation efforts.
• Devising the strategy and schedule for new event launches.
• Joining commercial conversations to test new concepts and ensure portfolio growth.
• Creating effective working relationships with other teams and departments across the wider business.
• Devising commercial and marketing strategies with key counterparts.
• Researching, writing and producing innovative, high-quality event programmes (in-person, digital and hybrid) for both core and single-sponsored B2B events, and confirming exceptional speakers.
• Managing and mentoring - where required - interns, junior content editors or freelancers.
• Contributing to organisational and process changes needed to deliver results in a dynamic live and virtual events business.
• Liaising with FT editorial to optimise the use of FT.com video and other FT digital output to enhance FT Live events.

Required Skills / Experience

• Experience in launching and implementing new events, and growing existing events.
• A proven B2B event / conference production background.
• Be able to work within a large, dynamic and fast paced international business.
• Client Focus: Builds strong relationships with external partners and uses strong project management and writing skills to deliver high quality events.
• Productive: Uses strong organisational, project management, and analytical abilities to take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
• Communicates Effectively: Excellent written and spoken English, and strong communication skills.
• Inspires Trust: Gains the confidence of others by modelling honesty, integrity, authenticity, and behaviours that align with FT Live's values. Exemplifies courage by stepping up to address challenging issues.
• Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using formal and informal development channels.
• Business Mentality: A good understanding and keen interest in the issues affecting global business, and an interest in current affairs.
• Agile: Able to quickly adapt to change and embrace digital innovations transforming the media and events space. Experience in producing digital content and launching virtual events.

What's in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), health coverage (medical, dental & vision insurance), 401k and company match, enhanced parental packages, and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found here.

Further Information

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $85,000-$95,000. To ensure pay fairness, the successful candidate will be offered a salary within the estimated salary range based on a number of considerations including but not limited to: skill set; experience and training; certifications; and other business and organisational needs. The disclosed range estimate is for our NYC office and has not been adjusted for other locations.

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