Employment

Individuals seeking employment opportunities with Leading Authorities should contact Monique Remy, via email at monique@lauthorities.com.

Available Position: Program Consultant
Date of Hire: Present

Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media.  

The ideal candidate will be goal oriented, entrepreneurial, and success-driven. This means embracing financial goals, enjoying the selling process, and being comfortable with incentive-based compensation. Since client contacts are made primarily by telephone, the successful candidate will be an outstanding communicator through this medium.  

The successful candidate will be interested in, and familiar with, current events, including headline news, business trends, sports, and modern culture. Equally important is someone who is driven to success, has excellent organizational and time management skills, is persistent and resilient, is comfortable with the computer, and who has sound business judgement.  

Compensation includes a generous base salary, incentive compensation, a 401(K) plan and profit sharing, paid vacation and holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life & disability insurance.      

Qualified applicants should send resume via fax to 202-955-1047 attn: Monique or email to monique@lauthorities.com.  Visit www.leadingauthorities.com for additional company information.

Available Position: Part-Time, Unpaid Business Development and Marketing Internship
Date of Hire: Fall 2009
Duration: One Semester Minimum

Job Duties:
-Work closely with Business Development and Marketing Coordinator and the Creative Director on assigned projects.
-Assist in the organization, planning, and execution of marketing related events (See Upcoming Events: http://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/all_events.htm).
-Maintain and update speaker information in Leading Authorities' computer database and public Web site. -Data entry, filing, and general administrative support as needed.  

Qualifications:
-Junior or Senior college student.
-Flexibility to work from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with ability to work one to two extra hours per month for special events as needed.  

Required Skills:
-Project management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and strong computer skills.
-High standards of oral and written communications.
-Ability to work independently.  

Benefits:
-Quickly learn a range of marketing skills required in the workforce, work closely with top management, and manage your own projects.  

About Leading Authorities, Inc.:
Leading Authorities is one of the nation's most prominent speakers bureaus, with unique capabilities in lecture representation, media and event production, and entertainment. Our mission is to help organizations create powerful meeting experiences and messages using world class talent, entertainment and creative media. Based in Washington, D.C., Leading Authorities boasts offices across the United States as well as brokering relationships with other leading companies worldwide. Since its founding in December 1990, the company has vaulted to the top ranks of the speaking industry and carved out a reputation for innovation, proactive marketing, and exceptional service. Visit our Web site for more information: www.leadingauthorities.com.  

Send resume and cover letter to Rebecca Garcia at Rebecca@lauthorities.com.