Event Content / Programming Producer

Company Description

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100.

Our purpose is to connect our customers to information and people that help them know more, do more and be more. No other company in the world helps more people share professional knowledge or make business connections. We run around 800 events each year, create digital platforms based on engaging news and information content, and operate professional development programmes for individuals and businesses.

FAN EXPO HQis the largest pop-culture event producer in world. Our mission is to deliver the ultimate fan experience through our growing portfolio of events, which includes MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Dallas, FAN EXPO Boston, FAN EXPO Denver, FAN EXPO San Francisco, FAN EXPO Canada, Calgary Comics & Entertainment Expo, FAN EXPO Vancouver, FAN EXPO Chicago, FAN EXPO New Orleans, FAN EXPO Philadelphia, FAN EXPO Cleveland, FAN EXPO Portland, Toronto Comicon, and more.

FAN EXPO HQ is a division of Informa, the world’s leading events company, and together we create opportunities for fans to explore and celebrate all things pop-culture, through operational excellence, fandom expertise, and out-of-this-world content.

Ready to embark on a new and exciting adventure? Read on.

Job Description

If your idea of aperfectday involves comics, anime, horror, gaming, cosplay, and sci-fi—and you love the thrill of bringing epic fan experiences to life—welcome home.

We’re looking for aContent Coordinatorto join our powerhouse team at FAN EXPO HQ and help shape the programming for the biggest pop culture events across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll be right in the fandom action, working with industry pros, fan communities, and creative minds to make each show more legendary than the last

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaming up with our Senior Content Coordinators to plan, schedule, and orchestrate on-site programming that fans will be talking about for years.
• Keeping Show Management in the loop with updates, content schedules, and room assignments (because even organized chaos needs a little structure).
• Hunting down the coolest community and industry partners to collaborate on programming that fans will lose their minds over.
• Owning the fan experience by managing schedules, move-in instructions, and floor assignments for our community partners.
• Bringing creative magic to developing and supporting our corporate programming obligations.
• Keeping a pulse on the pop culture multiverse—researching trends, competitor events, and knowing exactly what gets fans hyped.
• Pitching fresh ideas to make every event bigger, better, and more unforgettable than the last.
  
  

What You Bring to the Table:

• A wild love for pop culture—comics, anime, horror, gaming, cosplay, sci-fi & fantasy? Yes, please.
• Experience designing, researching, or running attendee programming for events, cultural institutions, or anywhere fans gather to geek out.
• A creative mind that can juggle multiple projects, manage details like a pro, and keep deadlines in check.
• Top-tier communication skills—you’ll be working with everyone from fans to industry leaders, so you’ve got to bring the charm.
• A go-with-the-flow attitude—things move fast, plans change, and you’ll need to adapt.
• Willingness to travel to some of the biggest pop culture events across the U.S. and Canada (yes, this job comes with cons and cosplay).
• Experience managing staff and/or volunteers? Huge bonus points.
• A college or university degree in communications, media, arts, or related fields is cool, but your passion and experience? That’s what really counts
  
  

Are you ready to join the team?

Qualifications

• Passionate interest in various pop culture genres, including but not limited to Comics, Anime, Horror, Gaming, Cosplay, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
• Previous experience in designing, researching, facilitating, or managing attendee programming and related scheduling for events, organizations, or cultural institutions
• Creative mindset with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a talent for collaboration and cross-functional teamwork
• Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Willingness to travel multiple times a year to event destinations within the US and Canada
• Experience managing staff and/or volunteers is highly desirable
• A college or university degree in communications, media, arts, or related fields is a plus
  
  

Additional Information

Why work at Informa

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:

• The pay range for this position is$48,450.00 - $65,000.00 depending on experience.
• Freedom & flexibility:colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patterns
• Great community:a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
• Broader impact:take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
• Career 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 moves
• Time 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 more
• Recognition 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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Job Advertisement to expire on 3/31/2025