[WME] Assistant, Business Affairs

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Basic administrative duties

  • Tracking and coordinating emails and deal negotiations

  • Being tuned in and present on all phone calls as requested

  • Research tasks, including deal precedent and guild requirements

  • Reviewing agreements and deal terms with an eye toward learning the business

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

  • Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Responsiveness in communication and attention to detail

  • Demonstrated interest in entertainment business and legal affairs

  • Ability to multitask and handle workflow from two executives simultaneously

  • 1 year of professional experience preferred, ideally including contract and/or music/entertainment experience

Hiring Rate Minimum:

$16.50 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$22.00 hourly


Role is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Jaia Thomas