The Economist Group
The Economist Group is seeking a Programme Executive for Economist Impact’s Large Scale Events business to support global programme development and event delivery. The role involves managing speaker recruitment, communications, and logistics while collaborating with sponsorship and marketing teams to ensure successful event execution. This position requires strong administrative, project management, and research skills to maintain high-quality standards across all event activities.
The Economist Group is a global media and information-services company dedicated to the pursuit of progress for individuals, organisations and the world. Founded in 1843, it operates through three brands — The Economist, Economist Enterprise, and Economist Education — delivering independent journalism, expert analysis, and intelligence on international business and world affairs. Based in London and serving a global audience, the Group provides content, events, subscriptions, and services in both digital and print formats.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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15% above the average for this role
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