WME is seeking an assistant to two senior Business Affairs Executives (including the Head of BA for TV Scripted) at WME, a global talent agency. Though this is an assistant-level position, there will be opportunity for the right candidate to engage in meaningful work and training relating to agency clients, from deal negotiations to long form contracts. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated interest in the television or motion picture business, including in the operations of a business affairs department, some familiarity with entertainment contracts, and an insatiable desire to learn more.
The job includes basic administrative assistant work (rolling calls, maintaining calendars, tracking projects, and preparing and maintaining client files) – but the right candidate also will be open to assisting with substantive work under the direction of the executives they report to. Exact scope of responsibility will depend on the candidate’s experience and 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 as requested
- Tracking and coordinating emails and deal negotiations
- Reviewing agreements and deal terms with an eye toward learning the business
- Research tasks, including deal precedent and guild requirements
- Basic administrative duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- JD highly preferred
- Demonstrated interest in entertainment business and legal affairs
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and handle workflow from two executives simultaneously
- Responsiveness in communication and attention to detail
- A flexible personality and positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
- 1 year of professional experience preferred, ideally including contract and/or music/entertainment experience
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 hourlyWME 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Demonstrated interest in the entertainment business and legal affairs
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to multitask and manage workflow for two executives simultaneously
- Responsiveness in communication and attention to detail
- Flexible personality and positive attitude
- Strong organizational skills
- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality
- One year of professional experience, ideally including contract and/or music or entertainment experience
WME Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WME Group and has not been reviewed or approved by WME Group.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 18 weeks for birthing parents and 12 weeks for non-birthing parents, alongside up to $50,000 in fertility and family-planning coverage for those enrolled in an Aetna plan. Additional resources such as dependent-care FSAs, lactation support, and transgender-care resources point to broad caregiving and inclusivity support.
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Healthcare Strength — Four Aetna medical plan options, 100% in-network preventive care, telemedicine, and an employer HSA contribution of up to $1,000 suggest robust medical coverage. Wellness tools including a 24/7 EAP, Talkspace access, discounted fitness memberships, and virtual physical therapy further bolster health support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited vacation paired with eight sick days, nine company holidays, two floating holidays, and three volunteer days indicates wide-ranging time-off provisions. The structure appears generous on paper, though actual usage may depend on workplace norms and manager approval.
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What We Do
WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world's leading talent, intellectual property and brands. It comprises the talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group, specializing in talent representation, brand strategy, and event management across sports, entertainment, and fashion globally.
