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. About the team:The Media team is at the heart of Web Summit, making sure that the world's most influential media attend, speak at and cover our events across the world. The team facilitates the best experience for the media during Web Summits, facilitating discussion and driving coverage across multiple platforms.The Media team works with journalists on a daily basis, making sure that every significant media outlet, reporter and creator across the globe - whatever their platform - knows about, travels to and covers our events. In doing so, we drive awareness of our events as the world's premier tech conferences - and of Web Summit as the world's leading tech conference business. The team also secures the most impactful and relevant moderators for our stage content; arranges interviews, live podcasts, creator content, press conferences and announcements; tracks and analyses coverage; sources and highlights relevant content for attending media; and works closely with Web Summit's key teams to ensure the maximum impact and visibility of their work.Who you areYou're creative, confident and articulate: a clear communicator with excellent presentation and interpersonal skillsYou're an adaptable and resourceful individual who can work to tight deadlines under pressureYou're a strategic thinker with a proven track record of planning, executing and evaluating activity on a long-term basisYou're an excellent team player, but with the ability to work on your own initiativeYou have a strong knowledge of new media platforms, and are comfortable creating video and other social media contentYou're confident using AI tools and data to help manage and focus your workYou're passionate about media - with solid knowledge of the international media landscape - and about techYou're a born hustler who doesn't take no for an answerYou have previous experience dealing with media - as a journalist, or in relevant PR or marketing functionsYou have a strong attention to detail in everything you doYou have a proven track record of achieving targetsWhat you'll doYou'll develop relationships with the world's leading media, and ensure they attend our eventsYou'll take ownership of a number of content stages and tracks, becoming an expert on the media outlets and individuals who report on those tracksYou'll use AI and data tools to ensure maximum efficiency, while maintaining immaculate records on SalesforceYou'll have the drive and ambition to convince world-renowned media professionals to speak at our events, or chair talks with other high-profile speakersYou'll develop and execute coverage planning strategies with top-tier media outlets and individuals before our eventsBenefits and perks: - 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 yearAt 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.