Assistant, Business Affairs

Job Description

WME Group is seeking an assistant to a Business Affairs Executive at WME, which is a large talent agency. Though this is an assistant-level position, there will be opportunity for the right candidate to engage in meaningful work relating to deal negotiations for agency clients.  The ideal candidate has graduated from law school, a strong legal acumen, some familiarity with entertainment contracts and an insatiable desire to learn more.  Deals you will be assisting with include production service agreements, talent agreements and rights acquisitions, including for the streaming services. In addition to our literary space, you'll be helping the concerts department with festival, touring and personal appearance agreements.

The job entails basic administrative assistant work (rolling calls, maintaining a calendar and tracking projects, preparing and maintaining client files) – but the right candidate also will be able to handle substantive work under the direction of two executives. Exact scope of responsibility will depend on the candidate’s demonstrated capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in learning about business affairs at a major agency.

Duties will include:

- Being tuned in and present on all phone calls

- Tracking and coordinating deal negotiations

- Reviewing agreements and deal terms

- Basic administrative duties

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Juris Doctor degree strongly preferred

- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

- A flexible personality and positive attitude

- Strong organizational skills

- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

- 1 year entertainment experience preferred

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$15.75 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$21.00 hourly

WME is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.