Junior Producer

Why RTM

RTM offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where strong performers are trusted, supported, and given real responsibility. You’ll have direct access to leadership, ongoing training and the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the future growth of our organization.

About the Role

RTM Business Group is seeking a Junior Event Producer to support our K-12 education conferences and events. This role combines speaker recruitment, relationship building, industry research, and conference programming to deliver engaging, high-quality event experiences.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized professional who enjoys getting buy-in from senior leaders, researching industry trends, and building compelling conference programs. This position requires strong sales, communication, outreach, and project management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

The Junior Event Producer will report to the Production Manager and collaborate closely with our Production, Sales, and Event Operations teams.

This role is Hybrid in NY, NJ and CT with 2 days a week in the office or remote in CA, FL, TX, PA, GA, OH, SC and IN.

Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

Conference Research & Program Development

• Research industry trends, industry challenges, and emerging topics to develop relevant conference programming.
• Analyze past event feedback, industry insights, and market trends to identify opportunities for future programs.
• Develop conference agendas, including session topics, panel discussions, keynote presentations, and speaker lineups.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure programming aligns with audience needs and event objectives.

Speaker & Delegate Recruitment

• Identify, prospect, and engage senior-level professionals, including leaders and executives, to participate as speakers and delegates.
• Conduct consistent outreach through email, phone, LinkedIn, and other channels to build relationships and secure participation.
• Effectively communicate the value of RTM's programs, pitching prospective participants on speaking and attendance opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective speakers and delegates, ensuring timely follow-up and engagement.
• Coordinate with the Sales team to align outreach efforts and support event participation goals.

Event Preparation & Execution

• Manage speaker communications, including session preparation, biographies, headshots, presentations, and other required materials.
• Maintain accurate speaker, delegate, and program information within internal databases and tracking systems.
• Coordinate with Event Operations on speaker logistics, audiovisual requirements, room setups, and session schedules.
• Support on-site event execution, ensuring speakers are prepared, sessions run on time, and programming is delivered successfully.
• Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless experience for speakers, delegates, and attendees.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree.
• Background in B2B event production.
• Sales / Prospecting experience to C-level executives.
• Self-starter, extremely organized and detailed-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Must be proactive and have the ability to work under pressure.
• Balance and prioritize multiple deadlines at once.
• Exceptional follow-up and follow-through skills.
• Competency with technology and ability to learn new software and applications.
• Experience with Canva.

Benefits

We Take Care of You

• Unlimited PTO
• Mental Wellness days
• Flexible/Hybrid work model (WFH and Remote opportunities)
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• 401K after 9 months of employment
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Travel to major cities (all expenses paid)
• Opportunity for lateral and vertical movement within the company, inter/intra departmentally

Salary $50,000 - 55,000 base plus bonuses/incentives/uncapped commission. Year one total compensation expectations: $55,000 - $70,000.