Intern, Business Affairs

What You'll Do:

Interns will participate in the business affairs department’s daily operations. Interns will work on department-specific research projects, perform administrative duties, and support business affairs executives with ad-hoc daily tasks. There will be opportunity for the right candidates to engage in substantive and meaningful work relating to deal negotiations for the agency’s clients.  The ideal candidate has a strong legal acumen, some familiarity with entertainment contracts and an insatiable desire to learn more.  Deals that you will be working on include reviewing and summarizing key deal points on contracts, researching legal and intellectual property issues, and providing general support where needed. Exact scope of responsibility will depend on the candidate’s demonstrated capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in learning about business affairs at a major global talent agency. Interns may be asked to complete an end of summer assignment (either individually or in assigned teams) utilizing the knowledge they have acquired over the course of the summer.

Who You Are:

• Must be detail-oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care and follow-through.

• Must be an excellent multi-tasker and have proven problem-solving abilities.

• Must have a friendly, open demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

• Must be able to adapt to changes and work in a fast paced, demanding environment.

• Must be dependable and proactive. 

• Must be able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently.

• Must have a basic understanding of and strong desire to build a career in the entertainment industry.

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

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. 

• 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.

• 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 generally designed for rising seniors and those within six months of graduation from an undergraduate program. However, this role is intended for current JD students.

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.

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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.