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 handling speaker preparation. This full-time, mostly remote position requires a minimum of two years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a four-year college degree. The starting salary is $50,000 per year, with opportunities for advancement and raises. Some travel to conferences is required. From Day One offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in a related role
• Basic knowledge of business software such as MS Office products, Google For Business, or similar
• Skill and experience with writing in a business context
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• A 4-year college/university degree

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 speaker preparation process
• Engage in conversation and relay interest, passion and excitement when securing engagements

Benefits

• Full-time salaried position
• Starting salary is $50,000 per year with opportunities for regular advancement and raises
• Mostly remote position
• Some travel to conferences is required
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• Competitive vacation policies, including summer and winter breaks
• Employee stock plan