Job Description

Are you looking for your first entry-level role and keen to start building a career in marketing, media or events? This initial 6 month fixed-term role will see you supporting the recruitment of senior industry professionals to judge across The Drum’s global awards portfolio, helping research potential jurors, manage outreach and maintain an accurate contact database. If you’re highly organised, detail-oriented, comfortable working with spreadsheets and confident communicating with senior professionals, this is a great opportunity to develop your skills while gaining insight into the marcomms industry.

of the role

This is an entry-level role supporting the identification and recruitment of judges across The Drum’s awards portfolio, including the Marketing Awards (Americas, EMEA and APAC), the wider Awards Festival spanning multiple disciplines, and newer programmes such as Commerce Media and B2B.

The primary focus of this role is to support the Judging & Strategy Manager in identifying and recruiting a high volume of senior industry professionals to serve as jurors. You will work closely with the Judging & Strategy Manager to build and refine juror target lists, conduct research, send invitations, follow up to secure confirmations, and support onboarding communications.

A key part of the role involves maintaining and strengthening The Drum’s contact database. You will help ensure juror and speaker records are accurate and up to date, while identifying new and relevant industry contacts to support the quality and diversity of our panels.

Over time, there will be the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility for jury recruitment activity, with clear progression into leading recruitment across specific awards or regions.

This role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and a proactive mindset. You should be comfortable working at pace during busy recruitment periods and managing multiple priorities with guidance and support. You will work closely with the events production, data and communities teams to provide updates on jury progress, track targets and maintain an accurate juror database.

Key responsibilities

• Support the identification and recruitment of judges and speakers across The Drum Awards portfolio.

• Work closely with the Judging & Strategy Manager and Communities team to ensure panels are correctly scoped and filled.

• Research and build target lists of appropriate senior industry professionals.

• Send invitations, manage follow-ups and track confirmations to support recruitment targets and deadlines.

• Act as a point of contact for jurors and speakers, managing communications and queries in a professional manner.

• Support the delivery of diverse and representative panels, ensuring diversity is a key consideration in recruitment activity.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with industry contacts.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of the marcoms industry to help identify suitable speakers and jurors.

• Keep up to date with competitor activity in terms of speakers and judges to inform recruitment research.

• Maintain and update the judges and speakers database, ensuring records are accurate and organised.

• Prepare recruitment updates and progress reports as required.

• Assist with event production logistics where required.
• Collaboration with remote team members in the UK, EMEA, and the US, including regular virtual calls.

• Any other reasonable duties.

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Comfortable working with spreadsheets (Excel or Google Sheets) and managing structured information.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with support and guidance.

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Willingness to learn and develop knowledge of the marcoms industry.

• Proactive attitude and the confidence to use your initiative — if something isn’t working, you’re comfortable raising it and suggesting alternative approaches.

• A results-focused mindset — understanding that the goal is securing the right juror, not just sending an email.

• Positive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.

• Interest in marketing, media or events is desirable.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Auto Pension - (after 3 months' service)
• Company-wide discretionary bonus scheme based on business performance
• Enhanced above industry standard family leave package
• x2 paid volunteering days a year
• Company-wide mentoring programme
• Employee referral bonus
• Company social events
• Hybrid working
• Early finish on Fridays
• Dog friendly offices
• Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses