DIGITAL AGENT ASSISTANT

                                                                                                                                                   

The Company

WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency.  With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape.  WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater, 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 that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.  For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.    

The Role

This role of Digital Agent Assistant is a fast paced, schedule heavy job servicing an agent who works closely with UK as well as US colleagues and represents a wide range of clients across the digital media, television, podcast, talent and entertainment landscape. 

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

• Scheduling internal and external calls and meetings for colleagues and clients

• Answering the phone and placing calls

• Taking notes during calls and meetings

• Ensuring payment processing for clients using internal systems

• In-depth research projects for agents/clients as required

• Preparing presentations for internal and client meetings, and presenting in staff meetings

• Managing calendars and travel arrangements for clients and agents

• Compiling and distributing reports using market data and trade publications

• Other ad hoc duties as they arise

 
The Person

The ideal candidate will be professional, presentable, and passionate about the entertainment industry. They will demonstrate exceptional organisation and communication skills, and will understand the importance of excellent client service and absolute discretion. 

They will have a long-term interest in a career in the industry, as well as possessing:

• A hard-working, extra-mile attitude compatible with this fast-paced, high-energy business

• A willingness to learn quickly and assist wherever required with a positive attitude at all times

• Exceptional organisation and time management, quick prioritisation and an initiative-taking, problem-solving attitude

• Sensitivity to the needs of creative clients – previous entertainment industry experience is desirable but not required

• Confidence working with MS Office on a daily basis

• Absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times. All WME employees are required to sign 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.