Executive Agent Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Endeavor

Endeavor

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Who We Are:

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.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences.

The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet.

Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:
TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Company

WME, William Morris Endeavor, part of the Endeavor network, is a leading entertainment

talent agency

representing artists and content creators across all media platforms, specifically movies, television, music, theatre, digital and publishing. Headquartered in Los Angeles, WME also has offices in New York, Nashville, London and Sydney.

In 2014 WME acquired IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion and media. Endeavor also owns

Ultimate Fighting Championship

, Professional Bull Riders and

Miss Universe

as well as representing the NFL and NHL.

Together, our companies offer an unparalleled client roster, strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.

The Role

As an Executive Assistant to a Personal Appearance agent, you will provide a broad range of support to your Agent.

You will be responsible for the administration of the agent's office, ensuring seamless client service, and strong internal communication.

Key responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

Diary management, travel planning, and other PA functions for the agent you support
Booking shows and routing tours for clients managing process from beginning to completion
Take on clients in early stage of career, build relationship and maximise longterm potential and revenue for WME
Liaising with client management and acting in agent's absence to maintain strong relationship
Prepare extensive handover documentation and training for desk cover assistant when absent
Indepth research projects and analysis as required
Preparing presentations for internal and client meetings including accurate reporting for client management
Participate in meetings when requested taking notes if required
Ensuring Certificates of Sponsorship are set up for artists travelling into the UK
Compiling and distributing music administration reports when required
Providing feedback on work delegated to the Music Central support team, and assisting in their training
Offering ideas & suggestions to improve service to clients with focus on crossover with other areas of the company
Keeping up to date on music industry news and innovations
Attend shows or events as requested and represent WME in a professional & positive manner
Other ad hoc duties as they arise

The Person

A hardworking, extramile attitude compatible with this fastpaced, highenergy business
A willingness to learn quickly and assist wherever required with a positive attitude at all times
Exceptional organisation and time management, quick prioritisation and an initiativetaking, problemsolving attitude
Sensitivity to the needs of creative clients with prior experience demonstrating an exceptional ability to adapt accordingly
Previous long term music industry experience in a similar role with a high degree of responsibility & accountability
Confidence working with MS Office on a daily basis, with a strong grasp of numbers
Absolute confidentiality and discretion at all times with experience that displays this

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment.

We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do.

As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.