Job description
About us:
How did Web Summit become, in the words of Forbes, “the best tech conference on the planet”? Meaningful connections. Our tech events are unmissable because we make it easier for the right people to meet and connect. Everyone at Web Summit works towards this goal.
And we’re just getting started.
We’re always looking to build on the impact we have already made at Web Summit. In the coming years we’ll take Web Summit to new markets, promoting global connectivity, highlighting important issues and connecting global leaders – all while making a positive impact on the environment and communities we encounter.
To build a better company, we have to better ourselves. We do that by finding the most ambitious people to work with us.
The role:
We’re hiring an Executive Producer with a focus on policy, regulation, trade delegations, and tech in the EU and beyond. You’ll work remotely as a senior member of our Speakers Team, helping shape world-class stages and ensuring exceptional execution.
You’ll act as Deputy Event Lead for one of our flagship events annually and as editorial point person for your specialist area.
This role demands strong editorial judgment, diplomacy with high-profile stakeholders, and operational excellence.
What you’ll achieve
- Act as the expert for your content grouping (policy, regulation, trade).
- Feed insights and issues to senior leadership and contribute strategic ideas to evolve the track.
- Provide editorial guidance to teammates and act as a trusted source of industry knowledge.
- Support the Event Lead across speaker acquisition, editorial planning, stakeholder management, and internal coordination.
- Represent the event in internal and external meetings and help ensure smooth, strategic progress.
- Monitor acquisition efforts across the team and help troubleshoot booking challenges.
What you’ll do
- Speaker Booking - Consistently acquire high-quality, high-impact speakers.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with global leaders, policymakers, regulators, and international trade officials.
- Editorial Craft - Collaborate with speakers to shape compelling session topics, formats, and messaging.
- Write talk titles, session descriptions, moderator briefs, and technical scripts tailored to an influential, global audience.
- Live Event Production - Work closely with production teams to manage rehearsals, logistics, and on-stage execution.
- Be onsite during events to oversee smooth delivery and speaker satisfaction.
- Admin & Systems - Keep all internal platforms updated with accurate, timely information.
- Lead by example on admin precision and data hygiene.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Attend select external events to generate leads and represent Web Summit globally.
- Actively collaborate across departments and with external delegations, governments, and institutions.
Who you are
- You consistently secure world-class speakers, particularly for high-visibility stages.
- You demonstrate initiative, creativity, and reliability in solving problems and driving improvements.
- You take ownership of your track and event duties, requiring minimal oversight.
- You provide strong informal leadership to more junior producers and are trusted internally for your judgment and follow-through.
- Your internal tools and systems are always accurate and up to date.
- You regularly contribute fresh editorial ideas that raise the bar across Web Summit’s programming.
Skills and abilities we’re looking for
- 4+ in global regulation, governance, policy, innovation, and trade.
- Proven experience working with high-profile companies and institutions.
- Excellent editorial and writing skills.
- Comfortable juggling multiple workstreams and stakeholders across time zones.
- Independent, solutions-focused, and highly organised.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken); other European languages are a plus.
- Experience with CRM and workflow tools (e.g. Salesforce, Google Suite, Monday.com).
- Experience in content production, live events, policy, journalism, or tech communications.
What you can expect
- A senior role on one of the most respected speaker teams in the world.
- Access to top-tier global leaders, from EU Commissioners to CEOs.
- A high-performing, collaborative, remote-first culture.
- Opportunities for global travel to Web Summit events and beyond.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
Benefits and perks:
- Hybrid-working model open to all employees.
- Fully subsidised healthcare, dental, employee assistance programme (EAP) and more.
- Pension contribution up to 6%(Irish based only)
- A dedicated in-house L&D department, with access to workshops, online learning and resources to help you excel in your career development.
- Company laptop, generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
- Our very own Tramway Team, which drives community and morale-boosting events for employees to participate in.
- Annual company get-togethers, charity days, and monthly wellbeing talks.
- Wellness subsidy issued to all employees of €1000 per year
At Web Summit, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We want talent from all walks of life to help us on our journey to digitise the conference sector. Hiring decisions are made purely on experience, skills and the needs of the business.
