About the Role & Team

The Event Content Producer plays a critical role in shaping the success of IT industry events by curating high-quality content, engaging with industry leaders, and ensuring relevance to target audiences. This role involves bringing together and working closely with a content advisory board to verify proposed topics, and managing an active community of tech professionals. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of IT trends, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a passion for delivering insightful, industry-leading content.

What You’ll Do

Content Strategy & Development                                                                                      -Research emerging IT trends, challenges, and innovations to develop cutting-edge event themes and topics.                                                                                                                    Work closely with IDC’s analyst community to adapt research agenda into relevant and engaging topics for the event audiences.                                                                                                     Support the recruitment and collaborate with the content advisory board to validate topics and ensure relevance to high-end delegates.                                                                                    Structure event agendas, panel discussions, and breakout sessions tailored to CIOs, CTOs, CDOs, CSOs, IT and data architects, and tech decision-makers.                                                 Develop compelling narratives and content formats that drive engagement, including case studies, fireside chats, and interactive Q&A sessions.                                                              Oversee content creation, including session scripts, panel discussion guidelines, and promotional materials.                                                                                                     Participate in client calls to gather feedback, clarify requirements, and refine event content to ensure alignment with their goals and expectations.                                                              Utilize event tech platforms, polling tools, and audience engagement software to enhance participation.                                                                                                                               Analyst Coordination                                                                                                    Coordinate with internal analysts to review event content materials, ensuring accuracy, relevance, and alignment with the event objectives and IDC’s research.                                Manage analyst involvement across the event planning process, including briefing them on client expectations, timelines, and required deliverables.                                                             Schedule and facilitate content review sessions with analysts, capturing feedback and ensuring updates are incorporated into final materials.                                                                            Identify the appropriate analysts to attend each event and define their roles, responsibilities, and required contributions before handing over to the events team.                                          Content Advisory Board Coordination                                                                        Assemble and manage exclusive content advisory boards consisting of senior executives, investors, and tech influencers for each syndicated event.                                                              Organize 2-3 meetings with the members to review proposed topics, gather insights, and validate session frameworks.                                                                                                           Use recommendations to refine event themes, enhance agenda structure, and ensure high strategic value for attendees.                                                                                                    Build strong relationships with members, leveraging their networks for speaker recruitment and event promotion.                                                                                                              Community Management & Engagement                                                                           Foster a thriving community of IT professionals, ensuring year-round engagement beyond the main events.                                                                                                                                                               Develop and oversee online forums, exclusive roundtables activities, and pre/post-event networking initiatives.                                                                                                             Implement content-sharing strategies across digital channels, ensuring ongoing dialogue among IT executives and thought leaders.                                                                                          Collaborate with marketing teams to drive audience acquisition, ensuring high participation from key industry stakeholders.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in content production, event programming, or editorial roles within the IT or tech industry.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise IT trends such as cloud computing, cybersecurity, AI, DevOps, and digital transformation.
• Proven experience working with senior executives, thought leaders, and advisory boards to shape content strategy.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, organization and prioritization skills.
• Strong research, writing, and editorial abilities, with the ability to translate complex IT topics into engaging discussions.
• Familiarity with virtual event platforms, live-streaming, and digital engagement tools.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple events simultaneously.

Nice to have:

• Existing network of IT executives, speakers, and influencers.
• Experience managing content-driven communities in the tech space.
• Background in journalism, research, or content strategy for IT events.
• Knowledge of event marketing, audience growth, and engagement strategies.
• Familiarity with AI tools, such as Claude, and the ability to identify opportunities to improve workflows, create efficient processes, and support content development and coordination activities.

Why This Role Stands Out
At IDC, your work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next. You collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success. As the premier global provider of trusted technology intelligence, IDC equips business and technology leaders with the evidence they need to make confident decisions. Our insights inform strategy, investment, and innovation across industries and regions.

Recognized by IIAR as Analyst Firm of the Year for five consecutive years, IDC sets the standard for credibility and impact. With more than 1,000 analysts worldwide and a truly global perspective, we combine deep expertise with practical relevance. Here, your ideas matter, your voice is heard, and your contributions provide the insights leaders rely on every day. It is meaningful work, backed by a culture that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development with a globally respected brand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.