Clarion Events
Assistant Producer
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Assistant Producer
Assistant Producer – EnergyNet, Clarion Events
At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our teams. If you share our values and want to be part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business, we want to hear from you.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in one of the most exciting and growing sectors in the world – Africa’s power sector. The EnergyNet team, consisting of around 20 passionate individuals, thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Head of Production to conceptualise, produce, and deliver EnergyNet’s portfolio of events.
About EnergyNet
EnergyNet is a multiple award-winning producer of investment conferences and news for Africa’s energy sector. Best known for the Africa Energy Forum, the longest-running flagship forum for decision-makers in Africa’s energy industry, which attracts:
- Over 25 Ministers of Energy
- Close to 3,000 participants annually
EnergyNet also organises region-specific investment meetings focusing on the power generation potential of emerging markets like:
- Cape Town
- Nairobi
- Barcelona
- Washington
- Accra
- Livingstone
About YES! (Youth in Energy Sector)
In 2025, EnergyNet launched YES!, a mission to empower African youth in careers within the energy sector by providing:
- Access to knowledge
- Industry connections EnergyNet hosted the largest-ever global youth energy conference, attracting 6,000 registrants in Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Producer plays a pivotal role in the end-to-end event lifecycle, collaborating with production, sales, marketing, and operations teams to develop and deliver compelling events.
1. Content & Agenda Development
- Market Research
- Conduct desk and in-person research with industry professionals to identify:
- Emerging trends
- Market challenges
- Hot topics
- Conduct desk and in-person research with industry professionals to identify:
- Agenda Drafting
- Assist in structuring commercially viable, audience-pulling conference agendas
- Write engaging session descriptions
- Session Ownership
- Propose and manage interactive formats such as:
- Panel discussions
- Keynote presentations
- Roundtable sessions
- Propose and manage interactive formats such as:
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2. Speaker Acquisition & Management
- Sourcing Speakers
- Identify, invite, and secure high-level industry figures, including:
- C-suite executives
- Ministers
- Government officials
- Thought leaders
- Identify, invite, and secure high-level industry figures, including:
- Liaison
- Act as the primary point of contact for speakers, managing:
- Pre-event communication
- Presentation deadlines
- Logistical needs
- Act as the primary point of contact for speakers, managing:
3. Speaker Briefing
- Prepare speaker briefing notes
- Conduct preparatory calls
- Oversee on-site speaker logistics during events
4. Collaboration with Teams
- Marketing Support
- Provide key content points, speaker quotes, and insights for:
- Promotional emails
- Reports
- Campaigns
- Provide key content points, speaker quotes, and insights for:
- Sales Alignment
- Work with delegate sales and sponsorship teams to ensure:
- Event delivers value to sponsors and attendees
- Work with delegate sales and sponsorship teams to ensure:
- Logistics & Operations
- Coordinate with the operations team on:
- AV requirements
- Room layouts
- Catering
- Delegate registration
- Coordinate with the operations team on:
Key Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
- Strong ability to grasp complex topics and translate them into commercial event agendas
- Exceptional verbal and written communication, with a flawless command of English for copywriting
- Confidence in:
- Networking
- Negotiating with senior executives
- Ability to:
- Manage competeting deadlines
- Multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- A passion for collaborative success and high-quality work
- Outstanding customer service skills in-person and by phone
- Attention to detail under pressure
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Excellent team player attitude
- Bonus: Proficiency in French, Portuguese, or Spanish (not essential)
- Interest in Africa’s energy and infrastructure sector, with a willingness to learn
- Ability to travel internationally as required
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About Clarion Events
Clarion Events is a world leader in innovative event organisation, operating since 1947. Backed by Blackstone, one of the world’s largest investment firms, we deliver market-leading customer outcomes.
Our Commitment
- Diversity & Equal Opportunities
- Inclusive culture attracting talent from all backgrounds
- Open promotion aligned with skills and abilities
Benefits
Work-Life Balance
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25 days paid holiday + bank holidays
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End-of-year wellbeing shutdown (final week closed)
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Permanent/fixed-term employees receive an extra celebratory leave day:
Birthdays Eid Diwali Other significant personal events
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Summer Hours in August (3 PM Friday finish)
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Helping Our World (HOW) Days: One paid day per quarter for charity
Health & Wellbeing
- Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- Health Cash Plan (MYNDUP)
- Mentoring Programme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- Free on-site gym & shower facilities
- Free eyesight tests
- Annual on-site flu vaccination
Our Core Values
🔥 PASSION We deliver events with enthusiasm for people, communities, and businesses, forming lasting connections.
🤝 CARE We prioritise people and outcomes, empowering every team member.
🌟 IMAGINATION We challenge constraints, solving problems creatively and having fun.
🤲 TRUST We trust skills, teamwork, and partners to create exceptional, reliable events.
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