We seek a talented and highly motivated assistant to provide administrative support to the WME Books Business Affairs team. The ideal candidate has publishing or law firm experience and a genuine interest in books and entertainment. This is a high-volume practice supporting the WME Books agents, who operate worldwide within tight timeframes and whose author clients include bestselling writers and media personalities with a wide range of literary properties. Primary responsibilities include:

• High-volume contract administration
• Organizing and maintaining files, deal logs and contract precedent logs
• Fostering excellent relationships with agents, agency clients and internal/external executives
• Providing scheduling, phone and administrative support for the Books BA team

You Have These :

• Administrative experience supporting an executive or senior attorney strongly preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Creative problem-solving skills; you’re proactive and accountable
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and tight deadlines with accuracy
• Exceptional oral and written communications, including grammar and proofreading
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• A genuine commitment to workplace equity
• Grit, tenacity and flexibility
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Working Conditions :

• Permanent, 11 Madison
• Monday-Friday
• 50 hours/week

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range 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 Range Minimum:
$16.50 hourly

Hiring Range Maximum:
$22.00 hourly

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.

Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.

From fashion shows to critically acclaimed television and films, bestselling novels to gourmet culinary festivals, world-class sports training to sold-out cultural experiences, we influence an unparalleled number of compelling experiences around the world each day.