Company Overview
Catalyst Media is a dynamic and innovative media company with a 50-year legacy in connecting audiences through brands such as
Dublin Tech Summit,
Business & Finance Media Group
and
The European Motor Show.
We operate at the intersection of digital media, global events, and executive engagement, delivering high-impact platforms that shape the future of industry, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Role Summary
We're seeking a strategic manager to join Catalyst Media as
Programme and Content Manager
. In this high-impact role, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of programme content across our flagship events, including
Dublin Tech Summit
,
Diversity in Tech Awards
,
European Motor Show
, and others.
You'll oversee the full content lifecycle, from speaker curation and thematic development to on-site delivery and post-event editorial impact. Collaborating closely with commercial, marketing, and operations, you'll shape global conversations on technology, innovation, and policy, designing experiences that resonate with audiences.
Key Responsibilities
1. Content Strategy & Programme Architecture
* Design annual event content with a focus on Dublin Tech Summit and the European Motor Show, aligning with brand, audience, and strategic goals.
* Develop core themes, track structures, and session formats to reflect emerging trends and future-facing topics.
* Build content frameworks that scale across stage sessions, invite-only events, investor days, and webinars.
2. Speaker Curation & Relationship Management
* Identify and engage high-profile global speakers from technology, business, policy, and academia.
* Develop and manage relationships with C-level executives, founders, government advisors, and thought leaders.
* Oversee speaker communications and ensure alignment with brand voice and event narrative.
3. Experience Design & On-Site Execution
* Lead the on-site content delivery, from MC scripts to directions to the AV crew, rehearsal arrangements and post-event reflections.
* Create engaging, editorially strong formats including panels, fireside chats, masterclasses, and keynote sessions.
* Work with the design and marketing team on post event content dissemination
* Innovate audience interaction models (e.g. live polling, roundtables, participatory formats).
* Manage content operations, including speaker databases, schedules, deadlines, and internal processes
* Monitor and report on KPIs, including speaker diversity, content performance, and audience engagement.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
* Work closely with marketing on content campaigns, speaker spotlights, and social/editorial assets to promote event content.
* Collaborate with the commercial teams to ensure alignment between content and partner expectations.
* Manage 1 - 2 interns during peak delivery periods
Experience & Qualifications
* 3+ years in event programming or event content strategy or editorial content planning or journalism
* Proven experience delivering multi-track B2B events (ideally in tech, innovation, or policy).
* A strong network of industry contacts and/or demonstrable ability to engage top-tier speakers.
* Experience working with cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, and sales.
* Exceptional writing, communication, and research skills.
* Comfortable representing the brand in senior-level forums and public-facing platforms.
* Familiarity with tools such as Cvent and Google Workspace.
Key Attributes
* Strategic mindset with commercial awareness.
* Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities across brands and formats.
* Excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with confidence in high-level stakeholder environments.
* Passionate about innovation, future trends, and the power of convening to drive ideas forward.
* Adaptable, collaborative, and calm under pressure in live event environments.
Why Join Us?
* Shape the agenda of one of Europe's most influential tech summits and be involved in the organic growth of Europe's newest motor show.
* Work with global speakers and thought leaders.
* Hybrid flexibility and a supportive, fast-paced team culture.