Company Description

Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology, and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights.

Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals.

Job Description

We’re seeking a proactive event producer with proven collaboration, project management, and problem-solving skills to contribute to the growth and development of GDC. This role is the main contact and strategic lead behind the Game Developer Choice Awards (GDCA) & Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards programs and community spaces at the Game Developers Conference.

You will oversee the GDCA & IGF Awards, responsible for coordinating, prioritizing, and proactively chasing deliverables to ensure all milestones are met and the events are executed successfully.

Role Description

Support Event Director in executing Awards and community spaces for GDC by managing tasks, timelines, resources, and budget to meet Informa Festivals business objectivesMotivate, guide, and support diverse internal & external stakeholders to ensure all milestones are met; proactively engage and hold stakeholders accountable for deliverablesWork with the IGF Chairperson (external contractor) to project-manage smooth execution of IGF call for submissions and finalist/winner selection processRun the GDCA selection process, coordinating closely with / guided by input from the Awards Committee Approve, direct, and execute key event production aspects for the Awards Ceremonies  including production schedule based on video lengths, motion graphics, stage set, video packages, printed materials, trophies, makeup, invitations, scripts, presenters, hosts, and more. Coordinate closely with vendors and internal Operations team on planning and execution.Room producer on-site for awards and main stage productionsWork closely with Marketing and PR teams to promote awards including setting a marketing strategy, reviewing and editing press releases, blog posts and other marketing materials such as social posts and videosWork with Creative Director and Motion Graphics artists to determine ceremony look and feelFulfill Awards sponsorship deliverables and keep sponsor point of contact up-to-date. Deliverables could include on-stage presentations, printed materials, videos, and participation in event featuresProduce IGF Pavilion space. Determine logistics, signage and promotion to GDC marketing channelsDraft and review contracts and manage special events budgetRun weekly team meetings with internal team and vendors to report project progress and proactively address challengesManage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques and implement contingency plans when necessarySupport shaping of the onsite experience and strategy for future events by collecting and analyzing feedback, including production of the post-conference report and post-event analysisSupport special projects related to other GDC products throughout the year

Qualifications3-5 years’ experience in event production, event operations, or event management (preferably with an Awards aspect), with demonstrated ability to lead execution of a complex event project planAbility to effectively review, analyze, and draw actionable takeaways from dataDemonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects/events at onceCreative problem solver with the ability to contribute new ideas and new solutionsUnderstanding/previous experience working with video editing and productionProven prior experience in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external partners, and understanding customer needsBudget management skills Familiar with vendor contractsStrong collaboration and communication skills written, verbal, presentationContribute to our entrepreneurial, resourceful, positive, and hard-working team cultureAble to balance independent and collaborative workYou will be commercially astute with a constant desire to find out more about the media and entertainment sectorPreferred software knowledge: Asana or other PM software, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Vimeo or another video review/editing software, Adobe Acrobat, Sharepoint or another shared document software.

The pay range for this position is $85,000 - $95,000, depending on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on July 7th, 2025

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include: 

Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patternsGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networksBroader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available tooCareer opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job movesTime out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and moreRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world       

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application.

At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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