Intern, Books

Who We Are:

At its core, WME Books prides itself on operating as a boutique literary agency within a larger network which covers every area of entertainment.

We are proud to represent bestselling and award-winning authors in all genres including commercial, upmarket, literary fiction and non-fiction, as well as a wide range of children’s books and graphic novels; our authors have won the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Man Booker Prize, the Baillie Gifford Prize, the National Medal of Literature, the Waterstones Prize, the British Book Awards, and more.

Program Details:

We offer internship opportunities within our global sports and entertainment businesses, including global cultural marketing agency 160/90; global licensing business IMG Licensing; and entertainment agency WME (including WME Sports and Fashion).  All internships are in the office and in person. In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking. Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, or standard local working hours in the internship location.

Important Dates:

• December: Positions begin to post, on https://wmeimg.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/ENDEAVOREARLYCAREERS/. 

• January: Remaining positions posted. Recruiters begin to review applications and contact candidates.

• Mid-March: Roles will be filled on a rolling basis, with the goal of extending most offers by middle of March.

• June 8 – August 14: US internship program dates

• June 29 – September 4: EMEA internship program dates

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Recruitment Process:

Our process consists of four steps.

• Online Application: In addition to your application and resume, tell us your story! Please attach a Word document that answers the following questions (300 total words max): Why are you interested in the role? What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?  You will submit this document instead of a cover letter and it can be uploaded where the cover letter would have been in the online application. 

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• Video Interview with a Recruiter: If selected for next steps, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a video interview via Microsoft Teams.

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• Video Interview with the Hiring Manager: If selected to move forward, you will meet with the hiring manager and potentially 1-2 additional team members.

• Offer or Decline: If selected for the position, a recruiter will call to extend an offer. If you have not been selected, a recruiter will reach out to let you know.

Eligibility:

• Our program is designed for rising seniors and those within six months of graduation from an undergraduate program, unless otherwise noted.

Pay:

• We offer paid internships; rates vary based on location. Pay rates typically align with local required minimums and vary by country. 

What We Do:

• WME Group is a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. WME Group comprises preeminent talent agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, brand licensing agency IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content business Pantheon Media Group. 

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly 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:

$18.50 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$18.50 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.