Description:
The PAX Content Manager is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day production of high-quality content for PAX Australia. This includes securing guests, scheduling panels, building content areas, working with key stakeholders, managing relationships, and delivering a strong event for the Australian gaming community.
Working closely with the Event Director, partners, and the RX Global team, this role involves strong project management, high-level communication skills, Industry knowledge (industry contacts a plus), networking and people skills.
Reporting into our Exhibition Director, this is a 12-month contract role based in our head office Chatswood, Sydney with the possibility of combined home/office-based arrangements to have flexible work-life balance.
Responsibilities
The Content Manager is responsible for the ideation, and execution of Content across a defined portfolio.
- Execute Content objectives and deliver in accordance with a strong internal communications plan.
- Research, develop, propose, organise, and manage the content to ensure delivery according to strategic objectives.
- Curate panel schedules and content aligned with event strategy.
- Research topics and trends in the gaming industry.
- Work closely with operations team to fulfil Content requirements.
- Manage the timetable for Content delivery, proofing and managing onsite and online signage
- Engage with the community to determine the validity of proposed topic, sub-themes, timing and location.
- Act as a key point of contact for content-related customers and clients.
- Attend networking functions with industry stakeholders.
- Onsite execution of Content at events.
- Closely work with the Marketing team in delivering required information, messaging and promotion around Content areas.
Requirements
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in content production, including the ability to generate new ideas and spot trends and opportunities.
- A network of peers in the Australian gaming space
- Strong relationship building skills and experience liaising with all levels of customers with the ability to naturally create rapport and build connections.
- Demonstrated research and analytical skills with a proven track record of delivering projects on time.
- The ability to multi-task multiple projects in different development phases.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills while maintaining attention to detail.
- Demonstrated professional oral and written communication skills and copywriting ability.