Speaker Relations Lead

What you will do:

Proactively lead the directors and reach out to potential speakers who align with the TEDxUTSC mission to create courageous storytelling, ensuring their ideas reflect the event theme
Develop and nurture long-term relationships with selected speakers, providing guidance and support throughout the entire curation process.
Organize and lead speaker rehearsals, offering constructive feedback to ensure each speaker delivers their message with clarity, impact, and authenticity.
Ensure that all speaker talks align with TEDx’s global guidelines, refining them to resonate deeply with diverse audiences, fostering transformation and meaningful dialogue.
Help create an environment where speakers feel empowered to share bold ideas that spark conversations that outlive the stage.

What we are looking for

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport, provide feedback, and facilitate conversations that encourage reflection and growth.
Experience in public speaking, coaching, or content development is highly valued, enabling effective guidance for speakers.
Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also demonstrating leadership in the speaker curation process.
Proactive in finding opportunities to improve the speaker journey and independent in managing tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines while ensuring the timely preparation of speakers and the overall event success.

What's in it for you

Mentor a team to support speakers from their first pitch to the TEDx stage.
Build high-level communication, coaching, and narrative development skills.
Create a safe, empowering space for bold ideas and courageous storytelling.
Grow your leadership style while developing a portfolio rooted in people, purpose, and transformation.

*All TEDx positions are voluntary and officially recognized with CCR by the University of Toronto.

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