Flight is a modern investment and media company, driven by a mission to foster a healthier, happier humanity. Our unique structure and platform combine investment in disruptive businesses with media content that amplifies our values and brand. We believe in the power of strong founders and innovative business models to drive positive change.
We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader to launch and scale Flight Speakers. This individual will be responsible for building the division from the ground up, developing a best-in-class speakers bureau that drives meaningful cultural impact and generates significant revenue through high-value speaking engagements. The Director of Flight Speakers will manage relationships with talent, secure high-profile speaking engagements, and build a robust operational framework to grow the division globally.
About Flight Speakers
Flight Speakers is a pioneering speakers bureau representing influential voices who inspire a happier, healthier humanity. With a portfolio of globally recognised podcast hosts, authors, founders, and cultural leaders, we aim to reshape the speaker industry by creating high-impact speaking opportunities that align with our values and drive cultural and commercial influence worldwide.
Our mission is to elevate individuals who spark meaningful change, delivering their stories and ideas to stages across the globe. We work with top-tier event organisers, conferences, and brands to place our talent in impactful speaking engagements, generating significant revenue and amplifying their influence. This division will contribute substantial revenue growth to both Flight Story and the talent it represents, creating new avenues for monetisation and brand expansion.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the strategy for Flight Speakers, including talent acquisition, market positioning, and revenue growth.
- Build and lead a high-performing team to manage talent relations, event partnerships, and operations.
- Establish Flight Speakers as a premier global bureau known for representing thought leaders who drive cultural and societal change.
- Identify, recruit, and sign high-profile speakers from Flight Story’s ecosystem, including podcast hosts, authors, founders, and experts.
- Manage talent relationships, ensuring long-term partnerships that maximise value for both Flight Speakers and the talent.
- Work closely with talent to craft compelling narratives and speaking topics that resonate with global audiences.
- Secure speaking engagements with high-profile clients, including Fortune 500 companies, leading conferences, and global brands.
- Build strategic partnerships with event organisers, corporate clients, and industry associations to grow Flight Speakers' reach.
- Negotiate and close high-value speaking deals that generate significant revenue for the division and the talent.
- Drive substantial revenue for both Flight Group and the talent by identifying and capitalising on high-impact speaking opportunities.
- Develop innovative monetisation strategies for talent, leveraging speaking engagements as a key revenue stream.
- Collaborate with Flight Story’s commercial and marketing teams to align Flight Speakers' activities with broader revenue goals.
- Build and implement scalable systems and processes to manage bookings, contracts, and logistics efficiently.
- Ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations related to talent representation and event management.
- Track performance metrics, including revenue, booking volume, and client satisfaction, to drive continuous improvement.
- Develop the Flight Speakers brand, positioning it as a trusted, high-impact bureau with a unique focus on inspiring a healthier, happier humanity.
- Collaborate with Flight Story’s marketing and content teams to create promotional materials, including speaker profiles, case studies, and thought leadership content.
- Leverage social media and digital marketing to promote Flight Speakers and its talent to global audiences.
- Key Metrics for Success
- Revenue generated from speaking engagements
- Number of high-profile talent signed
- Volume of speaking engagements booked
- Client satisfaction and repeat business
- Contribution to Flight Story’s overall revenue growth
Requirements:
Proven experience in talent management, speakers bureaus, or event management, preferably within a high-profile agency or media company.
- Track record of building and scaling a commercial operation, with strong business development skills.
- Experience managing high-profile talent and negotiating complex contracts.
- Familiarity with the global events and speaking circuit, including key players and trends.
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills.
- Strong negotiation and commercial skills, with the ability to close high-value deals.
- Excellent relationship-building skills with talent, clients, and partners.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution.
- Highly organised, with strong project management skills.
- Entrepreneurial, with a growth mindset and a passion for building new ventures.
- Culturally attuned, with a deep understanding of the impact of storytelling and thought leadership.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Driven by purpose, with a genuine belief in Flight Story’s mission to inspire a happier, healthier humanity.
Location:
- London - Shoreditch ~ we are an in-person-first culture and believe in fostering a vibrant and work environment centred around connection and community.
- Some roles will require global travel so flexibility in this aspect is important and your hiring manager will confirm this with you during the interview process
Process:
Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.
Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our talent team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.
1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your team members.
2nd Stage Interview - Task - Through the task round you get an insight into the day to day responsibilities of the role and we get the opportunity to understand how you work.
Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting other Senior Stakeholder in the business.
