Speaker Booking Assistant

Summary

Join From Day One as a Speaker Booking Specialist and play a key role in securing notable speakers for our events. You will research, contact, and book authors, executives, activists, and academics. Responsibilities include tracking booking progress, pitching potential speakers, managing contact systems, and preparing speakers. This full-time, mostly remote position requires a 4-year college degree and at least two years of post-graduation professional experience in a booking role. Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is a plus. The position offers a salary of 70,000 CAD, opportunities for advancement and raises, and some travel to conferences.

Requirements

• Have a 4-year college/university degree
• Have a strong academic background
• Have a minimum of 2 years of full-time, professional post-graduation experience
• Have direct experience in a booking role (e.g., academic speaker series, television/radio/podcast guests, bookstore readings, business conferences)

Responsibilities

• Research, contact, and secure bookings of editorial speakers for events
• Track progress towards booking goals
• Pitch potential speakers
• Update and maintain contact management systems
• Manage the preparation process for speakers
• Engage in conversation and relay interest, passion and excitement when securing engagements

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms

Benefits

• Full-time salaried position (70,000 CAD)
• Opportunities for regular advancement and raises
• Mostly remote position
• Some travel to conferences