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Director of Strategy and Programming
**# Director of Strategy & Programming (Deep Tech / AI / Innovation) – Berlin (Preferred) or UK/EU Remote
Working with a high-growth European Deep Tech platform connecting founders, investors, corporates, scientists, and policymakers in AI and frontier technologies, we are seeking a Director of Strategy & Programming to define the organisation’s intellectual direction, driving critical discussions across Europe’s deep tech ecosystem.
🧠 About the Role
You will sit at the intersection of content, ideas, and events, taking full ownership of the programmatic and intellectual direction for one of Europe’s most influential innovation platforms.
This is not a back-office role—you’ll shape the conversations defining Europe’s Deep Tech and AI landscape.
**🎯 Key Responsibilities
🔮 Content & Intellectual Leadership
- Define content strategy across strategic sectors:
- AI
- Defence
- Space
- Energy
- Robotics
- Advanced Materials
- TechBio
- HPC (High-Performance Computing)
🎤 Conference & Event Programming
- Curate flagship conference programming, including:
- Themes, agendas, formats, and stage design
- Topic curation – what gets discussed, and what doesn’t
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🌍 Ecosystem & Relationships
- Build and maintain relationships with leading industry figures, including:
- Startup founders
- Venture capital investors
- Scientists and researchers
- Corporate operators
- Policymakers and regulators
📰 Thought Leadership & Editorial Outputs
- Lead editorial output, ensuring high-quality, influential content:
- Newsletters and analysis pieces
- Reports & whitepapers
- Thought leadership articles
- Year-round content strategic planning (not just event-based)
📈 Content Flywheel & Community Growth
- Transform event programming into a self-sustaining content cycle:
- Content → Community Influence: Turning conversations into content, fostering engagement
- Collaborate directly with startup founders on narrative shaping, positioning, and content strategy.
**👤 Qualifications & Experience
We are open to diverse backgrounds, but experience in fields such as:
- Editorial / Journalism
- Content Strategy / Writing
- Conference Programming & Design
- Media, Policy or Research
- Venture Capital Platforms
- Ecosystem-Building at Scale
- Innovation Communications
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Essential Skills & Traits: ✔ Strong writing & editorial judgement, with an eye for precision and clarity ✔ Ability to simplify deeply technical material for diverse audiences ✔ Passionate about Deep Tech, AI, and frontier sciences ✔ Confident in high-level industry discourse (engaging senior stakeholders) ✔ Ownership mentality: Ability to lead projects end-to-end ✔ Strong organisational consistency with a focus on execution under tight deadlines
**💡 Why This Role Stands Out
- Shape the narrative of Deep Tech in Europe
- Work close to leading founders, scientists, and investors
- Proprietary ownership of ideas, strategy, and execution
- Build a scalable content ecosystem, not just occasional events
- High-trust, high-autonomy environment
- Equity participation (~1%)
📍 Location & Compensation
💰 Salary: €80,000 – €105,000 + equity (~1%) 📍 Location: Berlin-based or UK/EU remote (with regular on-site travel to Berlin) 🚪 Disability Confident Committed employer
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