[WILLIAM MORRIS ENDEAVOR] Intern, Books

William Morris Endeavor (WME) is a leading entertainment agency representing the world’s greatest artists, content creators and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television and theater. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, WME is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

DEPARTMENT:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns will participate in their assigned department’s daily operations. Interns will work on department-specific research projects, perform administrative duties, and support their manager with ad-hoc daily tasks. Interns may be asked to complete an end of summer assignment or pitch (either individually or in assigned teams) utilising the knowledge they have acquired over the course of the summer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Interest in books and in working with departments across WME.

  • Experience with BookTok is a plus, in addition to an interest in the Sci-fi / Fantasy space.

  • 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 demeanour with ability to always maintain confidentiality.

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

  • Must be dependable and proactive. 

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

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

IMPORTANT DATES:

  • July 1st: Internship starts.

  • September 6th: Internship ends.

RECRUITEMENT PROCESS:

Our process consists of 4 steps.

1. Tell us your story. In addition to your application and resume, please attach a word document and in 300 words max, share why you’re interested in the role. What are the unique perspectives, abilities, and qualities you would bring to the role? What do you hope to learn?

2. Video Interview with a Recruiter. If selected for next steps, you will be contacted by the recruiting team to schedule a 30- minute video interview.

3. 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.

4. 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.

ELGIBILITY:

Our internships are designed with rising undergraduate candidates in mind; however, current university enrolment is not required for all of our internships.

Role is based in Los Angeles.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY.




Jaia Thomas