Assistant, Brand Partnerships

The Company

WME

WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists,athletesand brands to grow their businesses,leveragethe full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’sexpertisespans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theatre, and more. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville, and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses thatrepresentthe world’s leading talent, intellectualpropertyand brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com

The Role

The Brand Partnership team focus across WME’s entire roster to help create brand relationships. A deal can be anywhere from a social media post to securing sweat equity ina new startup. The assistant role isfast-paced.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Handling a high volume ofemail traffic
• Understanding of platformsto collect clients’ demographics and analytics
• Handlinglogisticsto execute a closed dealand sometimes shoots
• Compiling informationin department and agent’s tracking systemsthroughout the year, keeping these up to dateon a daily basis.
• Proficient in creating client materials and listsfor pitching purposes
• In-depth research projectsfor agents asrequired
• Reportingat weekly meetings on active deals and briefs
• Preparing informationfor internal and client meetings
• Liaising directly with clients and their wider teamswhere necessary to arrange meetings, shootlogisticsetc
• Act as the primary contact for gifting and event opportunities for specific clients on agents’ roster
• Keeping track of paymentsfor all agent’s booked jobs and liaising with internal and external accounting teams to send invoices, track payment timelines and ensure funds are received and sent to clients
• Reporting and regularly updating trackers
• Occasionally managing deal flow end-to-end and ensuring any required content is delivered to buyers on time, leading on approvals processes and ensuring comms between buyer and agent is streamlined
• Organising agent’s diaryandat times also thelogisticsand bookingsforworktravel purposes
• Other ad hoc duties as they arise

The Person

The ideal candidate will beprofessional, presentable, and passionateabout the brand partnership space. They willdemonstrateexceptional organisationandcommunication skillsand will understand the importance ofexcellent client serviceand absolute discretion. They will have a long-term interest in a career in entertainment industry, as well aspossessing:

• Ahard-working, extra-mile attitudecompatible with this fast-paced, high-energy business
• Awillingness to learn quicklyandassistwhereverrequiredwith a positive attitude at all times
• Exceptional organisation and time management, quickprioritisationand an initiative-taking, problem-solving attitude
• Sensitivity to the needs of creative clients –previousbrand experience is desirableand a base understanding of the brand partnerships world
• Confidence working with MS Officeon a daily basis, with a strong grasp of numbers
• Absolute confidentiality and discretionat all times. All WME employeesare required tosign a confidentiality agreement

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.

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