Job title: Global Live Events Executive
Location: Malta or London
Overview of the role:
We are looking for a Global Live Events Executive to join our PokerNews team in Malta or London. Specializing in high-quality content for millions of users around the globe, PokerNews is the world’s leading authority on all things poker. The site provides a range of daily news, reviews and strategies, and prides itself on comprehensive live coverage of poker events from all corners of the world.
This role follows a hybrid approach to working, allowing you to combine working from home with working in our modern offices. Discussions are between you and your manager to find the best pattern for both, while recognizing that quality time together is essential for keeping us mission-aligned.
What you’ll do:
Live Event Coverage is a unique part of the PokerNews business and is unequivocally ranked as the #1 valued poker tournament reporting team around the world. Reporting to the Senior Global Live Events Manager, you will assist with operating the PokerNews Live Events operation from end-to-end.
In your role, you will travel across the globe to perform live reporting duties and/or manage the PokerNews live events team on-site, find, hire, and train (aspiring) live reporters, assist in reporting on finances and achieving commercial objectives. Other administrative duties while working closely with the legal, procurement, and payables department are also part of your remit. In addition, you will (remotely) assist with the online live reporting production.
Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Build and manage relationships with poker series and relevant stakeholders
Research opportunities for growing our live reporting operation
Improve the overall live reporting production and actively come up with product improvements
Contribute to the overall PokerNews end-to-end content production, such as writing tournament recaps and publishing press releases
What you’ll bring:
The ideal candidate has previous experience in poker live reporting and/or in a similar journalistic role. You are a well-organized, self-managing individual with a keen eye for detail, not afraid to put in long hours, are a people manager and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Note that for this role, you will be on the road when needed, including a consecutive, seven-week stint at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas.
Why choose us:
Aside from a generous base salary, we have a fantastic benefits & rewards program that is designed to encourage personal and career development.
Discretionary annual performance bonus
30 days paid leave
Health and dental insurance for you, your partner and your children (if you all live at the same address)
Personal life insurance and income protection
The option to join our company pension scheme
A personal interest allowance to let you learn something new or pursue a hobby
External learning support of up to £2,000 or equivalent in local currency, dedicated 4 learning “Power Hours” every month during office time, full access to the Udemy and Mindtools platforms, in-house leadership program and many other training opportunities for developing your skills and progressing your career
Looking to extend your family? You will receive a cash gift of 1,000 EUR for your new addition whilst working for us
26 weeks primary carer leave at 100% pay & 4 weeks secondary carer leave pay at 100% pay
Daily lunch credit, free fresh fruit, snacks and drinks in the office
Equal opportunities:
At Flutter International we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our people can be their authentic selves and thrive. We embrace and celebrate diversity, respecting all our uniqueness and differences.
We welcome you to let us know whether you have any accessibility needs. All you need to do is email us at
talent@flutterint.com . Your journey with us is focused on ensuring you have what you need to be your best self.
The group:
PokerNews is a proud member of the Flutter Entertainment family, a global leader in sports betting, iGaming, and entertainment. We're not just another company; we're listed on both the prestigious FTSE 100 index on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). What sets us apart is our world-class brands, cutting-edge products, and our International division includes our operations in over 100 global markets and offers sports betting, casino, poker, rummy and lottery, mainly online.
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