Speaker Booking Assistant (Toronto-based - Remote)
Posted 546 days ago, which is unusual. The employer's own board was still carrying it when we last read it, 2 hours ago.
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 2h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 546d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2025-03-18). Last seen at its source 2h ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Canada
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 11d ago · last seen 2h ago
The listing
About From Day One:
The business landscape is changing fast. From Day One is a media outlet and conference series that helps companies navigate all that change in ways that put people first.
Since our beginning in 2018, we’ve reached over 80,000 attendees, hosted over a thousand speakers, and produced conferences in more than 20 major U.S. cities–and counting. We take a unique, cross-disciplinary approach, convening leaders in CSR, HR, marketing, and communications, as well as civic leaders, authors, and journalists, to share business strategies that benefit workers, customers, and communities.
We also publish reporting and opinion pieces by a network of notable journalists, led by the company’s chief content officer, veteran journalist Stephen Koepp.
At From Day One, we hire people who have a high degree of self-motivation and the potential to grow into active leaders. We call team members like these “drivers”. If you are a passenger, From Day One will not be a good fit for you.
As you apply, think about whether these attributes describe you:
- You motivate and energize colleagues rather than waiting for inspiration.
- You're relentlessly resourceful and take ownership rather than seeking excuses. .
- You look to consistently deliver great outcomes, and work to improve processes as you engage with them.
- You are excited about your work and bring urgency to your mission.
- You approach challenges with enthusiasm and optimism.
Our work is driven by our mission to improve the relationship between business and society, and our efforts are intended to contribute to a brighter future. By maintaining this optimistic outlook, we not only motivate ourselves but also uplift those around us. We believe that believing that the future will be better is the first step towards making it better -- for others, and for ourselves personally.
Please note that diversity and inclusion are absolutely core to our mission, and we are committed to those values in our hiring process.
About This Role:
The Speaker Booking Specialist will take a key role in researching, contacting, and securing bookings of editorial speakers for our events, typically notable authors, business executives, activists, and academics. Key tasks will include tracking progress towards booking goals, pitching potential speakers, updating and maintaining contact management systems, and managing the preparation process. Candidates must have the ability to engage in conversation and relay interest, passion and excitement when securing engagements.
Requirements
- This position requires a 4-year college/university degree at minimum. Candidates should have a strong academic background and a minimum of 2 years of full-time, professional post-graduation experience.
- Direct experience in a booking role, such as booking an academic speaker series; television, radio, or podcasting guests; bookstore readings; business conferences; or similar.
- Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is a plus.
Benefits
- This is a full-time salaried position (70,000 CAD) with opportunities for regular advancement and raises.
- This position is mostly remote but will require some travel to our conferences, which occur every few weeks during the fall, winter, and spring.