Senior Talent Producer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and manage a pipeline of prominent A-list talent, from initial outreach to final confirmation, including negotiating terms and ensuring participation.

• Cultivate and nurture relationships with A-list speakers, essential gatekeepers, talent representatives, and decision-makers.

• Supervise the team's A-list talent pipeline, fostering accountability, tracking progress, and reporting on performance metrics, conversion rates, and forecasts.

• Identify and prioritize high-value talent opportunities by leveraging market intelligence, industry trends, and alignment with event goals.

• Collaborate with Web Summit leadership, internal teams, and external partners to ensure alignment of talent acquisition priorities and to maximize opportunities.

• Work across functions to provide a seamless experience for confirmed high-profile talent, managing logistics and preparations through to on-site execution.

• Meet confirmed A-list targets for each event.

• Enhance pipeline conversion rates, ensuring quick initial contact and consistent follow-up.

• Maintain robust relationships with top intermediaries in relevant sectors.

• Manage data meticulously, demonstrating a strategic approach to talent acquisition and exploring every avenue to secure targets.

⛳️ Requirements

• Unwavering determination, with a proven track record of success and the motivation to overcome any challenges.

• An exceptional network, with a history of successfully closing high-profile deals; experience in talent acquisition is advantageous, but a strong background in business development, relationship management, or other relevant skills is also valuable.

• Existing connections with agents, managers, or publicists, or a demonstrated ability to forge them quickly with senior-level contacts.

• In-depth understanding of the technology landscape, including AI, semiconductors, venture capital, founders, and operators, along with knowledge of emerging talents.

• High level of discretion and sound judgment when dealing with sensitive, high-profile, and politically nuanced individuals.

• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple pipelines with accurate data and rigorous follow-up.

• Persuasive, polished communication skills—both written and verbal—with the confidence to pursue world-class talent.

• Willingness to travel internationally.

🏝️ Benefits

• Subsidized healthcare, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), and more.

• Employer pension contribution of up to 6% for Irish-based employees.

• Access to a dedicated in-house L&D department, featuring workshops, online learning, and resources to support your career development.

• Company-provided MacBook.

• Generous annual leave.

• Flexible working arrangements.

• Our very own Tramway Team, which organizes community-building and morale-boosting events for employees.

• Annual company gatherings.

• Charity days.

• Monthly wellbeing talks.

• Wellness subsidy of €1000 issued to all employees annually.