Event Content & Speaker Engagement Director - Germany
Aurora Live Network by Management Events is seeking an Event Content & Speaker Engagement Director to join our dynamic team to curate thought-provoking experiences and content for the Aurora Live Business Network.
Aurora Live is a network bringing together a wide range of Information Technology, Cyber and Digital leaders from the largest organizations in Europe.
In this role you create cutting edge content for our physical and virtual events by finding the right speakers and case studies, most relevant for the target audience. You spar with them about the topics in reflection to what we know our audience is most keen on hearing, and you nurture the relationships by coaching and preparing them before the events and sharing feedback after.
Your success is measured by keeping projects on schedule with the highest quality and an innovative take, and by contributing to the business unit’s success. You have a commercial mindset and can work with set targets and common goals.
Your Key Focus Areas:
* Speaker Acquisition: Identify and secure top-tier speakers from IT, Digital, and Cybersecurity as keynote speakers and panelists for our German flagship events and selected virtual content - provided to our Aurora Live Business Network members
* Cultivating Strong Relationships: Develop and maintain relationships with high-profile speakers, aligning their expertise with the most relevant topics for our audience to ensure sustained engagement and loyalty
* Topic Generation & Scripting: Maintain a strong overview of current trends, hot topics, and industry pain points, with the ability to translate them into engaging session formats and thought-provoking discussions that captivate and deliver value to our audience.
* Strategic Collaboration: Work closely with Customer Delivery & Marketing teams to align theme and speaker preferences with event objectives, following closely with Marketing how the content you build resonates with the target audience
* Content & Speaker Collaboration: Support speakers in their preparation and creating speaker narratives ensuring relevance and market resonance
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
* 3+ years of experience in conference production, content curation (experience with German tech or industrial sectors is a strong plus), with a proven track record in speaker acquisition targeting high-level decision makers
* Demonstrated success in securing senior speakers (VP/C-level) from leading corporations or public institutions
* Strong understanding of the German enterprise and innovation landscape — including key players in software, industrial tech, mobility, and digital transformation
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple content projects with precision and pace. It is a plus if you have previous leadership experience or at least the ambition to lead people in the future
* A genuine interest in business, technology, innovation, and strategic leadership topics
Why Management Events?
* Possibility to work with a unique business concept and influence your own earning level – commissions and bonuses from both individual contributor and team results
* Thorough training in our international ME Academy and continuous training and self-development opportunities during your employment
* Build your own personal network with (inter)national top decision-makers!
* Be part of the culture, where we enjoy spending time together with social events and team-building activities
* Earn up to 12 additional vacation days on top of the annual vacation days
* Well-being benefits such as gym and massage discounts
* See the video: What’s it like to work at ME? and learn more about Aurora Live Business Network.
* Recruitment process:
* Screening video call with Recruitment
* First interview with Hiring Manager
* Second interview with Team Manager
* Reference check & short personal (working style) assessment
Please send your CV together with your application in English.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Consulting, Research, and Business Development
Industries
* Business Consulting and Services and Events Services
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