Director, Events Production (Brussels)

Company: POLITICO

POLITICO’s events team in Europe is seeking to expand its team dedicated to creating impactful live journalism in dynamic and engaging settings. The Director of Events Production should be driven by a mixture of creativity as well as diligent precision — leading the production team of all POLITICO Live events in Europe. They will ensure the production team keeps an updated catalogue of vendors, negotiate deals with frequent vendors, collaborates with our procurement manager to establish tendering best practices, and operates with smooth and efficient processes internally with other Live and POLITICO colleagues – including our accounts payable department – as well as externally with vendors and clients.

The Production Directors is able to conceptualize and manage autonomously the production planning and delivery of strategic POLITICO Live events such as POLITICO 28, Davos, MSC, brand parties and other capstone moments in the political and policy calendar. This includes setting and managing all event production deadlines and ensuring all stakeholders involved in the production process internally and externally are pacing according to plan.

They are also in charge of detailing estimated costs for new projects out of usual specifications to ensure adequate pricing. The Director of Events Production reports to the Executive Director, POLITICO Live.

What You'll Do

• Support POLITICO Live by working across internal departments, including editorial, sales, marketing, design, and with clients, speakers, and vendors to plan and produce live and virtual events for the organization
• Deploying production team resources appropriately to cover various event formats and timelines in concert with the Executive Director
• Translate the purpose and goals of each event into the event design and experience; help define production standards and lead logistical plans for event experiences tailored to individual organizational needs or client goals for programming like summits, global key moments, single sponsor programs, special sponsor activations, etc
• Overseeing all aspects of POLITICO Live events production, including, but not limited to, venue selection, audio-visual vendors, creative design, budgeting, event load in and out, registration management, speaker booking support, and other needs
• Manage and adhere to event budgets within target margins and identify opportunities for cost savings
• Leading and owning the strategic event’s production timeline, managed through a project management tool, ensuring the event is delivered within deadlines
• Briefing and coordinating all providers and event staff
• Coordinating with Client Solutions on client requirements and client logistical briefings (brand plan, client set up, deliveries, etc) as well as ensuring multiple sponsor’s production objectives are met
• Working with and briefing the design team on each event’s visual identity and output requirements with sustainable deadlines
Coordinating set up and logistical delivery on the day

What You'll Need

• 8 years of experience in event management and/or production
• English a must and either French or Dutch a strong plus (for providers)Strong manager and communicator written/verbal
• A creative force with an attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

About POLITICO

POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. It is the essential online, mobile and print destination for the most influential people in the world. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York, London, Paris, and Brussels, POLITICO boasts an enormous roster of the most talented reporters and editors in the world.

Equal Opportunity

It is POLITICO's policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, age or any other characteristic protected by local laws and regulations.

Application Instructions & Further Details

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send a CV and motivation letter in English outlining why you’re right for this role.

Location: Brussels
Employment level: Full-time
Type of role: Manager

Updated: 27th March, 2025
Job ID: 00634