Technology Networks Job Listing for: Conference Producer

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Conference Producer

Technology Networks (a LabX Media Group Company) is looking for a Conference Producer to support the growth of our brand’s growing portfolio of events.



As part of the events team, the Conference Producer will play a pivotal role in supporting the company’s growth in the online scientific events industry. The successful candidate will be tasked with sourcing speakers, creating high-quality scientific agendas, and supporting all aspects of event production and administration. The successful candidate must have a background in life science, with excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. They will be self-motivated and able to set priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while working as part of a team or independently with minimum supervision. A desire to learn about the latest scientific breakthroughs and techniques is critical to the role. This role is ideal for someone with a strong passion for science who is looking to make their mark within the exciting, rapidly expanding field of online scientific events.



Why work for LabX Media Group?

Employee health matters! Comprehensive benefits, employee assistance programs, paid time off!



We have flexible work schedules! We want you to feel comfortable structuring your days in a way that works for you.



Comfortable workspace! Home or office - we want to foster collaboration, creativity, innovation. Therefore, making a flexible policy fits our diverse workforce.



We appreciate your hard work! Employee recognition, bonuses, career growth, and much more. Appreciation is highly important to the LabX Media Group’s culture.



We believe in work hard/play hard! We encourage team socials and our online “water-cooler” group chat with colleagues to step away from the day-to-day and have some laughs.



We believe in diversity and inclusion! Our open-door policy makes all employee inclusive partners and help prevent and remove systemic barriers.



We care about our community! Being a business in a small town, we give back to our community regularly through sponsorships, donations, and community involvement.

Responsibilities:

Source high-quality speakers to create industry-leading scientific event agendas
Research scientific literature to ensure our events focus on the most exciting, cutting-edge science
Build and administrate all aspects of our online events using online event software
Write promotional copy to support the marketing of our online events
Develop your knowledge of the international science industry with a focus on the life sciences, drug discovery and analytical chemistry
Develop your understanding of the needs and motivators of our target audiences and sponsors
Support all online event production efforts (including for our cannabis industry-focused brand, Analytical Cannabis)

Required Skills:

Solid scientific background
Technically adept, very comfortable with learning and using new software
Excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
Able to work as part of a team or with minimal supervision
Outgoing, comfortable on the phone talking to a broad range of people including academics, laboratory professionals and key opinion leaders


Education & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry or similar
Demonstratable passion for science and science communication


Additional Optional Experience

Scientific events and/or conference production is an asset
Marketing experience is an asset
Understanding of the science industry is desirable
Working in a client-facing role
Project management is a benefit
Working with a remote team