Speaker Booking Assistant (Toronto-based - Remote)

6 months ago
Full-time
Junior
Sales and Business Development
From Day One

From Day One

From Day One organizes a conference series and operates a media outlet that explores innovative strategies for businesses to strengthen their relationships with employees, customers, and communities, while emphasizing the importance of values such as d...

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
11-50
Founded 2018

Description

  • Research and identify potential editorial speakers (authors, business executives, activists, academics) for conferences and events
  • Pitch and outreach to prospective speakers to secure bookings and confirm participation
  • Track progress toward booking goals and report on outreach/results
  • Update and maintain contact management/CRM systems with outreach activity and speaker information
  • Manage the speaker preparation process, including coordination of logistics and pre-event materials
  • Engage in conversational outreach that conveys interest, passion, and excitement to secure engagements
  • Coordinate with internal teams (editorial, events, production) to ensure speakers are prepared and logistics are aligned

Requirements

  • Minimum 4-year college/university degree
  • At least 2 years of full-time, professional post-graduation experience
  • Direct experience in a booking role (e.g., academic speaker series, TV/radio/podcast guests, bookstore readings, business conferences, or similar)
  • Strong verbal communication and outreach skills with ability to pitch and build relationships with high-profile speakers
  • Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms (preferred)
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership, and operate with urgency and resourcefulness
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to tracking outreach and booking progress
  • Willingness and ability to travel periodically to conferences (every few weeks in fall, winter, and spring)

Benefits

  • Full-time salaried position with a salary of 70,000 CAD
  • Opportunities for regular advancement and raises
  • Mostly remote role with periodic travel to conferences in multiple cities
  • Chance to work on mission-driven media and events and network with notable speakers and leaders

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