Informa Festivals marks an exciting new chapter in B2B events, bringing some of the world's most influential creative, technology and business festivals together. We’re combining prestigious events like Cannes Lions, Black Hat, Money20/20, GDC, and London Tech Week with cutting-edge marketing intelligence platforms and advisory services to deliver unmissable experiences and insights. 

Our festival-led approach reimagines traditional B2B events, creating powerful, immersive experiences that drive innovation and industry advancement. Building on decades of expertise and powered by Informa's international reach, we're shaping the next generation of business festivals. 

We’re part of Informa, a global business with a network of trusted brands in specialist markets across more than 30 countries, and a member of the FTSE 100 who are #3 in Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2025 UK list. 

We are looking for a Content Executive to join the Cannes Lions Content team, with a dedicated focus on our interactive content. This role sits within the Content Team and will be responsible for curating, programming and delivering a schedule of highly engaging, participatory sessions designed to drive audience connection, experimentation and energy across the Festival. 

This is a fast-paced, highly creative role that blends editorial judgment with live event delivery, working closely with speakers, partners and internal teams in the lead-up to Cannes and on site. 

Key responsibilities 

• Support programming a high-quality schedule on the Terrace that balances inspiration, learning and participation, including workshops, roundtables, performances and experimental formats 

• Work with the wider content team to translate call for content submissions into compelling Terrace sessions 

• Proactively identify gaps in the schedule and support the pitching, outreach and confirmation of speakers, facilitators and contributors 

• Work with partners and hosts to shape their ideas into strong, audience-first sessions that align with LIONS editorial values 

• Produce clear guidelines and briefing materials to help hosts and contributors deliver great Terrace experiences 

• Manage timelines and production milestones to ensure all Terrace content is confirmed, briefed and delivered on time 

• Apply a rigorous editorial lens to ensure sessions are high-impact, well-structured and distinctive 

• Support on-site delivery at Cannes Lions, including speaker management, run of show and live troubleshooting for Terrace sessions 

• Uphold and strengthen LIONS’ commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion through content choices, formats and speaker line-ups 

About you 

• Strong editorial instincts, with a clear point of view on what makes great live content and how to make it more engaging 

• Experience in working at fast-paced events 

• Confident working with speakers, partners and senior stakeholders to shape ideas into high-quality sessions 

• Highly organised and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple moving parts and tight deadlines 

• Curious about formats and experiences, with an interest in how audiences engage with content in new ways