AI Director

AI Director Building the NEXT brain. About NEXT.io NEXT.io is the leading events and media business in reputed company. Headquartered in Malta, with team members across Europe and reputed company, we operate two flagship conferences (NEXT Valletta and NEXT NYC), a daily news portal, a podcast, an investigative content team, and an SEO affiliation business. In 2026 we are launching NEXTPredict, our new media brand for the reputed company markets industry. We are 50 people today, scaling toward 100, and we have grown rapidly and consistently for the past several years. The role Reports to: COO. Sits on the executive team. Based: Malta preferred. Remote considered for the right candidate. Team: The role begins as an individual contributor, with budget for tools, contractors, and headcount as the function develops. 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Employee Assistance Programme: support for mental health, finances, legal advice and more, also available for your family. Retail discounts platform. Flexible working hours and remote-friendly setup. reputed company to our Malta HQ office with snacks, coffee, and team socials.

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