Experience Strategist

Hey there! We’re Fever [https://feverup.com/], the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment. Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment. Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.  Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?  To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment! Ready to be part of the experience?  Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission. Meet the team We know the impact experiences have on lasting memories. That's why, we help brands connect in a meaningful way with their audience through culturally resonant campaigns. Operating like a creative agency, our team uses their expertise in entertainment and immersive events to help brands and agencies across the globe conceptualize, produce, and manage multi-channel campaigns that give audiences experiences they will remember.  We craft bespoke strategies that blend branded content, digital storytelling, ticketed experiences, and premium sponsorships, tailored to each market. Join us if you’re excited to shape global campaigns, craft stories that connect with people everywhere, and bring top brands to life through unforgettable immersive experiences. The Role As the Director, Creative Strategy, Brand Partnerships in London, you will be responsible for supercharging our success by elevating brand partnership proposals to new heights. You will lead a global team of strategists to formulate "out of the box" ideas and secure revenue from top-tier advertisers. In this role, you will lead the strategy team within the Brand Partnerships department. We operate as an in-house creative agency, ensuring our deep knowledge of entertainment reaches global brands to conceptualize and manage high-impact digital and content campaigns. What You’ll Do * Generate innovative ideas that place insight or fact at the heart of every brand partnership.   * Lead the team in creating branded content and experiential responses that align with company strategy.   * Produce compelling presentation decks that sell a strategic vision and narrative to stakeholders.   * Attend high-value client pitches in a lead strategist role to secure major partnerships.   * Collaborate with the Creative Solutions team to ensure each concept is realized to a high standard.   * Identify new product opportunities in coordination with the Global Head of Brand Partnerships.   * Write informative and engaging case studies that showcase our key campaigns.  Who You Are:  * 10+ years of experience in a strategic brand partnerships role or creative agency.   * Proven ability to generate innovative proposals that prioritize data-driven insights. * Excellent presentation and communication skills essential for delivering high-level proposals.   * An entrepreneurial can-do attitude with comfort working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.   * Highly skilled in crafting slide decks and written pitch materials.   * Fluency in English is essential for this global leadership position.   * Strong attention to detail and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.   Why You’ll Love It Here: * Attractive compensation package consisting of a competitive base salary and significant performance bonus potential. * Stock options to give you a real stake in a high-growth global category leader. * 40% discount on all Fever events and experiences + free Candlelight voucher. * Future-Proof Pension: We invest in your future with Nest. Fever contributes a generous 10% of your gross salary, with a 4% contribution from you. * Private health and dental insurance with Bupa: 100% covered by Fever. * CycleSaver & Nursery Support: Save on your commute and childcare through tax-free salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, gear, and nursery costs. * Wellhub membership for gym and wellness access: paid by Fever up to the bronze plan. * Language learning support: English and Spanish lessons. * Dynamic international team: a young, talented group creating a great work environment. * Flexible and hybrid working models to support your work-life balance. * Premium office location situated right in the heart of London, with opportunities for travel across our global markets. Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you! #LI-Hybrid   Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you! If you want to learn more about us: Fever's Blog [https://newsroom.feverup.com/en-US/] | Tech.Eu [https://tech.eu/2023/02/02/fever-raises-110-million-in-new-round-at-1-8-billion-valuation] |TechCrunch [https://techcrunch.com/2019/08/04/data-driven-events-discovery-and-planning-startup-fever-raises-35-million-led-by-rakuten/] Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply! If you require any kind of accommodation during the selection process please contact our Talent team so we can help you by providing a welcoming and seamless journey. If you want to know more about how Fever processes your personal data, click here Fever - Candidate Privacy Notice [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cIzPP7QJGht5LAGKkRGQP8fxh-Z4Mfph2JhGSvhd8zM/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.y7rpsj7nzave]

ABOUT US The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading news organisations, globally recognised for its authority, integrity and accuracy, with a mission to deliver quality information and services worldwide. At the FT, curiosity thrives and ambitious thinking is rewarded. Here, you’re given the chance to reach millions, create work that matters and deliver impartial journalism in a polarised world. In our warm, collaborative culture, you’ll connect with a diverse community of experts who support your growth, career aspirations and wellbeing. Your future at the FT will be filled with opportunities that challenge and inspire you. With no fixed path, you’ll discover new skills and forge a career that can take you anywhere. Build a newsworthy career at the FT. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION We believe in the power of unique perspectives and want all voices in our organisation to be heard, respected and valued. A supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves and operate to their full potential. We are committed to removing barriers for everyone, with a focus on addressing those faced by underrepresented groups. THE ROLE FT Live is the conferences and events division of the Financial Times and its group publications. Its mission is to bring global executive audiences the latest knowledge and opinion while creating opportunities for influential leaders to connect. Chaired by senior FT journalists, FT Live’s portfolio includes more than 200 events, strategic forums and digital webinars each year. These events bring together leading public- and private-sector decision-makers, visionaries and strategists for agenda-setting discussions on the defining issues facing global economies and industries. From distinctive audience experiences such as the FTWeekend Festival to senior-level business summits including the award-winning Global Boardroom, FT Live is one of the FT Group’s most successful and fastest-growing divisions. We are seeking an enthusiastic Event Operations Executives to support the delivery of FT Live’s portfolio of in-person, digital and hybrid events. Working closely with Event Managers and colleagues across the wider team, you will contribute to event planning and delivery while providing audiovisual and digital production support where required. This role is a 6-month fixed-term contract opportunity ending in September 2027. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Support Event Managers in delivering high-quality in-person, digital and hybrid events. * Liaise professionally with speakers, sponsors, clients and other event partners. * Create and maintain pre-event webpages, digital event spaces and sponsor hubs. * Support the delivery of digital roundtables, webinars and virtual sessions for senior and VIP audiences. * Coordinate the ordering, production and delivery of event branding and supporting materials. * Assemble and arrange the shipment of materials required for events. * Create, update and accurately maintain guest and attendee databases. * Provide on-site and remote audiovisual support where required. * Assist with the recording, editing and production of video content for digital and hybrid events. * Respond proactively to operational issues and help identify practical solutions before and during events. * Work collaboratively with internal teams and external suppliers to support a seamless attendee experience. * Travel internationally when required to support event delivery. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle several tasks and deadlines simultaneously. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Confidence communicating with senior speakers, clients, sponsors and colleagues. * A careful and methodical approach, with strong attention to detail. * Good numerical skills and confidence working with event data, budgets or attendance information. * A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving. * The ability to learn new systems, processes and technical skills quickly. * A willingness to take ownership of tasks and accept responsibility for their successful completion. * Confidence contributing ideas and making practical recommendations. * The ability to remain calm, organised and professional in a fast-paced event environment. * Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally as required. DESIRABLE * A degree or equivalent experience in Event Management, International Event Management or a related field. * Previous experience supporting conferences, corporate events, webinars or digital productions. * Familiarity with virtual event platforms, content management systems or event registration tools. * Basic experience of audiovisual equipment, video recording or video-editing software. * Experience working with senior executives, speakers, sponsors or VIP guests. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? Our benefits vary by location but we are committed to providing best-in-class perks across all our offices. These include generous annual leave, medical cover, inclusive parental leave packages, subsidised gym memberships and opportunities to give back to the community. Full details of our benefits are available here [https://aboutus.ft.com/careers/benefits]. We’ve embraced a 50% hybrid working model (averaging two to three days onsite) that fosters trust and remote adaptability while encouraging in-person camaraderie and peer learning. Additionally, we are open to accommodating specific flexible working pattern requests for all roles where feasible. ACCESSIBILITY We are a Disability Confident employer and Valuable 500 signatory. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or personalisation as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements or have any questions, email talent@ft.com [talent@ft.com] and a member of our team will be happy to help. FURTHER INFORMATION At the FT, we embrace innovation and the use of technology and appreciate that individuals may use AI tools as part of their job application process. Whilst we are happy for you to use AI to assist with your application, it is essential that all information provided is authentic and accurately represents your skills, experience, and qualifications. Candidates should be aware that the use of AI throughout the application process may be monitored to ensure a fair and transparent hiring process for all. Please beware of fraudulent job postings and offers claiming to be from the Financial Times. All legitimate opportunities will direct you to apply through the official Financial Times careers site, and the FT will never ask for financial information, payments, or referrals to third parties during the hiring process. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or suspect any scam activity, please contact talent@ft.com [talent@ft.com]. Interested in the FT but don’t see the right role yet? 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