Acquisition Editor - Events & Live Sessions

About Packt 
Packt's mission is to help the world put software to work in new ways, through the delivery of effective learning and information services to IT professionals. We are a technical publisher and learning provider with over 400 staff based across the globe, primarily in India and the UK. Our products have global relevance, and our multimedia portfolio includes over 7,000 books, e-books, audiobooks, and video courses.  
For more details, visit www.packtpub.com. 

Role Overview 
As an Acquisition Editor (Events) at Packt, your focus will be on acquiring, curating, and producing impactful live sessions, workshops, and events that engage developer and technology communities. You will scout top experts, build strong relationships, and design programs that drive thought leadership, learning, and community engagement. Instead of books, your 'products' are live and interactive experiences.

What you’ll do 
Speaker & Expert Acquisition 

• Identify and recruit influential practitioners, thought leaders, and engineers to deliver live sessions, workshops, and panel discussions. 
• Craft tailored pitches that align event opportunities with an expert’s professional brand and goals. 
• Negotiate speaking agreements and onboarding processes to ensure high-quality event delivery. 

Event Product Design & Curation 

• Shape the design of events—from themes and formats to session structures—based on market demand and community insights. 
• Translate industry trends into compelling event concepts (e.g., expert AMAs, skill-based workshops, hackathons, panels). 
• Balance educational value with interactivity to ensure sessions resonate with practitioners. 

Speaker Experience & Relationship Management 

• Act as the primary relationship manager for speakers before, during, and after sessions. 
• Provide coaching on content structure, interactivity, and audience engagement. 
• Foster long-term partnerships, encouraging recurring speakers and brand ambassadors. 

Community & Ecosystem Engagement 

• Engage with developer communities, online forums, and industry events to identify trends and new voices. 
• Build Packt’s presence in tech spaces by connecting live events to communities on GitHub, Stack Overflow, Reddit, LinkedIn, and Discord. 
• Partner with influencers and community leaders to co-host or amplify live sessions. 

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Collaborate with Marketing and Growth to drive attendance, optimize event discoverability, and ensure brand consistency. 
• Partner with Content, Design, and Production teams to ensure smooth event execution (e.g., streaming logistics, platform setup, audience interactivity). 

What you’ll bring (Skills & competencies) 

• Acquisition & Negotiation - Proven ability to identify, recruit, and commission top-tier speakers; persuasive communicator with strong relationship-building skills 

• Event/Product Design - Experience curating live learning experiences, with strong instincts for format, flow, and audience interactivity. 

• Community & Influencer Savvy - Deep understanding of developer ecosystems, influencer dynamics, and how to authentically engage audiences. 

• Commercial & Product Mindset - Ability to align event programming with Packt’s broader commercial goals and position live sessions as scalable products. 

• Organized & Analytical - Strong pipeline management, ability to track attendance/engagement data, and iterate event formats for higher impact. 

Success Metrics 

• Build a consistent pipeline of high-impact speakers and event proposals aligned with Packt’s priority tech domains. 
• Deliver high-quality live sessions that achieve strong attendance, positive feedback, and repeat participation. 
• Lead event product design that aligns with market demand and fosters interactive learning. 
• Grow Packt’s visibility and reputation in developer communities through live programming. 
• Demonstrate measurable outcomes in community engagement, brand reach, and commercial success linked to events. 

Who thrives in this role (best-fit personas) 

• Former event producers, acquisition editors for conferences, or community program managers. 
• Developer relations or community managers with strong networks of practitioners. 
• Content partnerships leads experienced in working with speakers, thought leaders, or influencers. 

Why Work at Packt 
We are a global and remote-first business with most of our team based in India and the UK. We recognize how important our people are and acknowledge and support the things that are important to them. Our culture is open and informal and based around learning. We love sharing ideas and we want everyone to feel that they have an input into how the business works. We are a fun place to work but with a focus on performance and personal development providing opportunities for personal growth and career progression.
We try to achieve this by: 

• Ensuring a positive working environment for all team members, supportive of flexible and remote work. 

• Supporting individual development through growth opportunities and internal mobility. 

• Encouraging social collaboration within teams and communities and knowledge-sharing. 

• Fostering a culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. 

We focus on the full employee experience. We seek to achieve this by:  

• Providing a broad range of benefits and initiatives.  

• Advocating a healthy lifestyle where wellbeing is seen as an essential responsibility.  

• Celebrating success stories and encouraging peer-to-peer recognition.  

• Fostering a culture of self-development.  

• Providing a work environment where the best idea wins, and challenges are encouraged.  

Benefits  
You will also have access to a range of flexible benefits that are designed to help you make the most of your time with us. 

• Bonus scheme  

• 5 day working week 

• 25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) 

• Flexible hours: choose how, when, and where you work within India 

• Training programs and Certification 

• Group Medical Insurance  
• Wellness initiatives 

Please note, while this role may appear under alternate titles for outreach purposes, the official title upon selection in the offer letter will be Relationship Lead.

Mothly Gross Salary: INR 60K -200K fixed per month (depending on relevant experience and /skills)

Disclaimer: Packt does not authorize any third-party consultancies, influencers, or agencies to offer employment opportunities on our behalf. We are not involved in any financial transactions with these parties. Our hiring process is managed internally, and all applications should be made through the official procedures outlined in our job listings.