Conference Event Producer

About Bisnow

Bisnow is a premier B2B media platform dedicated to advancing the commercial real estate (CRE) sector. Leveraging award-winning news, impactful events, marketing services, recruiting, and sales tools, Bisnow connects CRE professionals while fostering tangible business results. Operating over 400 events yearly across 47 markets in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands, Bisnow combines a global perspective with local execution to propel the industry forward.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

• Identify and engage prospective speakers for events through persistent outreach via phone and email.
• Persuade potential speakers on the value of participating in Bisnow events to encourage their involvement.
• Conceptualize, develop, and manage the complete event experience, including innovative content research, placing C-level executives on panels, collaborating closely with sales teams to secure sponsorships, and overseeing event execution end-to-end.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across departments to support and achieve ambitious sales and event objectives.
• Leverage and cultivate relationships with local organizations and associations to promote both Bisnow and the event attendance.
• Conduct thorough research on CRE trends, programming ideas, and identify high-caliber speakers suited for events.
• Maintain consistent engagement with speakers from event conception through to the actual event day.
• Deliver exceptional service and communication to both speakers and sponsors involved in events.
• Lead preparation and follow-up meetings, offering guidance and feedback to involved team members.
• Continuously innovate to enhance event content and attendee experiences.
• Frequent brainstorming with teams to generate timely and relevant topics aligned with industry developments.
• Ensure clear and ongoing communication with all departments regarding event progress and related projects.
• Work harmoniously and supportively with all internal teams.
• Multi-task and coordinate various events simultaneously, requiring excellent organization and time management skills.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Between 1 to 5 years of experience in live event production or commercial real estate property management.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong focus on meeting deadlines and exceptional project management abilities.
• Proven capacity to manage and launch multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Team player possessing excellent verbal and written communication.
• Hands-on approach with resilience and determination to tackle challenges.
• Strong networking ability to build and maintain relationships with key CRE stakeholders.
• Commitment to producing work that is accurate, consistent, of high quality, and transparent.
• Creativity complemented by a good sense of humor.
• Adaptable with the capacity to creatively resolve issues and proactively assist colleagues where needed.
• Open to constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving work environment.
• Keen interest and enthusiasm for commercial real estate.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, and energetic hustle.
• Positive attitude, ambition, and a readiness to face daily challenges.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance covering maternity and paternity leave.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Various flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Unlimited vacation days along with 7 paid sick days and 9 paid holidays.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Pet-friendly office environment.
• Opportunity to work with passionate and driven colleagues in a supportive and non-toxic culture.

Company Values

Bisnow values curiosity, self-awareness, fearlessness, consistency, entrepreneurial drive, teamwork without ego, discipline balanced with kindness, and a continuous quest for excellence. The company fosters inclusiveness, diversity, and actively opposes discrimination of any kind. Employees are expected to own their challenges and failures, while always striving to improve and deliver their best performance daily.

Additional Terms

Applicants must currently have authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship as Bisnow does not provide employment visa sponsorship for this role. Bisnow may utilize AI-assisted tools during recruitment for support in evaluation; however, final hiring decisions rest with human judgment.