WME is seeking an Account Executive to join the Entertainment Marketing and Advisory team. This individual will play a vital role on the team responsible for talent and influencer partnerships and strategy for WME’s brand clients. The ideal candidate comes from a talent agency or management background and has a meaningful foundation in talent partnership support and dealmaking, along with a passion for pop culture and the entertainment industry.
The Role:
Support the day-to-day execution and management of entertainment and talent partnerships, from strategy and vetting to procurement, terms review, relationship management, on-site execution, and asset approvals.
Research, vet, and help identify talent, creators, entertainment properties, and partnership opportunities that align with client objectives.
Assist in the planning and execution of customized talent and entertainment programs that meet client objectives.
Coordinate program deliverables with talent representatives, managers, publicists, clients, vendors, agency partners, networks, studios, and other relevant stakeholders.
Build and maintain working relationships with talent representatives, managers, publicists, and other industry partners.
Interact with and provide day-to-day communication to brand clients, vendors and any other relevant parties involved in activations
Management of internal tracking documents and monthly client reports
Support team with research requests
Generate meeting agendas, coordinate scheduling, capture meeting notes, and support overall team organization.
Monitor entertainment industry news, talent activity, creator trends, and TV, film, digital, and social announcements to identify partnership opportunities.
You Have These:
Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum of 2-3 years of talent agency (preferred) or entertainment marketing or industry experience
Experience supporting celebrity/music/digital talent and influencer partnerships or other meaningful clients in the entertainment space
Solid project management skills
Team player with a positive attitude
Strong problem-solving skills, solutions-oriented, and ability to multi-task
Detail-oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care and follow-through
Ability to adapt to changes and work in a fast paced, demanding environment
Dependable, proactive, desire to learn; transferrable skills are highly considered, even if you do not meet all position requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
Passion for talent, entertainment, influencer marketing, and pop culture.
How we work:
WME Group is a global network of businesses representing the world’s leading talent, intellectual property, and brands. Our portfolio includes the preeminent talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and the non-scripted content company Pantheon Media Group.
To foster collaboration, nurture future talent, and strengthen internal relationships, we work from the office four days per week. We believe this environment provides immeasurable value—both internally and across the businesses we support.
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be just the right fit for this or other roles.
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:
$56,250 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)Hiring Rate Maximum:
$75,000 annuallySkills Required
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2-3 years of entertainment marketing or industry experience
- Talent agency or management background
- Experience supporting celebrity, music, digital talent, or influencer partnerships
- Solid project management skills
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Detail-oriented with ability to follow complex instructions
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced, demanding environments
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Passion for talent, entertainment, influencer marketing, and pop culture
What We Do
WME (The WME Group) is a leading talent and media agency representing artists, creators and brands across film, television, music, theater, books and digital media. The company provides talent representation, content services and brand partnerships and — through its IMG and related businesses — operates major sports, events and media rights businesses globally. WME positions itself as an advocate and connector between talent and global audiences.
