The Events Producer will develop, plan and deliver premium live events and experiences for Dow Jones, The Wall Street Journal and Barron's Group, with a particular focus on the Journal House event franchise and the wider consumer events portfolio across EMEA. Taking ownership of events from concept through to execution, the role works closely with Editorial, Programming, Marketing, Commercial and Sponsorship Activation teams as well as external partners to create distinctive experiences that strengthen the brands and engage audiences. Reporting to the Associate Director, Events - EMEA, the position is based in the London Bridge office at least three days per week and involves international travel to support major events.

Responsibilities

Develop, plan and deliver Journal House and EMEA-based consumer events from initial concept and creative development through to onsite execution and post-event evaluation.
Support the continued growth and evolution of the Journal House franchise, delivering premium experiences that bring The Wall Street Journal's journalism, people and brand to life.
Work closely with Dow Jones newsrooms and content operation teams to develop compelling live journalism experiences, ensuring content, speakers and formats are aligned with audience interests and editorial priorities.
Partner with Marketing, Audience Development, Commercial and other internal stakeholders to ensure events support wider brand, audience and business objectives.
Develop creative event concepts, formats and audience experiences that reflect the positioning and premium nature of The Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones brands.
Manage event production, including venues, suppliers, production partners, AV, staging, branding, guest experience, registration and onsite operations.
Oversee the development of event design, environments and brand presence, ensuring a consistently high-quality audience experience.
Create detailed event plans, production schedules, run-of-show documents and operational briefings for internal teams and external suppliers.
Build and maintain event budgets, tracking costs, commitments and contractual obligations and ensuring events are delivered within agreed financial parameters.
Manage relationships with external agencies, production companies, venues and other event partners, ensuring high standards of delivery and value.
Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to manage event logistics, guest experience, hospitality and onsite requirements.
Lead post-event reviews, capturing audience feedback, performance data, operational learnings and recommendations to improve future events.
Mentor and support more junior members of the Events team where appropriate.
Build strong knowledge of Dow Jones brands, audiences, editorial priorities and the wider events landscape.

Requirements

5+ years of proven experience producing premium live events, experiential events, consumer events, conferences and/or brand experiences, ideally within media, publishing, luxury, entertainment or a similarly high-profile environment
Strong understanding of how live experiences can build brand affinity, audience engagement, and commercial value
Demonstrable experience taking events from concept and creative development through to production and onsite delivery
Event production experience including venue management, AV, staging, design, guest experience, and supplier management
Strong commercial and financial acumen, including experience managing event budgets and negotiating with suppliers and partners
Highly creative, with a strong eye for design, detail and quality and a passion for creating memorable audience experiences
Excellent project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex events and contrasting deadlines simultaneously
Outstanding organisational and communication skills, with the confidence to manage senior internal and external stakeholders
Strategic thinker who is also comfortable getting into the detail and taking ownership of delivery.
Calm, solutions-focused and highly adaptable, particularly in a live event environment
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field; MBA a plus, or equivalent experience
Willingness and ability to travel internationally, including to support Journal House events and major Dow Jones events across EMEA and globally
Flexibility to work outside standard office hours when required for live event delivery
Strong copywriting skills
Strong presentation skills
Knowledge of event design and marketing processes
Willingness to work on-site in our London office 3 days each week