The Role
We are seeking an Assistant to support our Brand Strategy team, providing day-to-day support across client work, research, presentations, deal coordination and team administration.
Key Responsibilities
● Handling a high volume of email traffic
● Proficient in creating client/ brand materials and lists for pitching purposes
● In-depth research projects for agents as required
● Preparing information for internal and brand meetings
● Maintain accurate client-facing tracking documents, databases and reports.
● Participate in client calls, meetings and set visits where required.
● Prepare meeting schedules and agendas, capture clear and accurate meeting notes, and circulate agreed actions.
● Coordinate with colleagues across WME Strategy and the wider WME business, acting as a liaison between cross-functional teams.
● Monitor brand, cultural and entertainment marketing trends, proactively sharing relevant industry news and insights with the wider team and clients.
● Occasionally managing deal flow end-to-end; ensuring any required content is delivered on time and leading on approvals processes.
● Keeping track of payments and liaising with internal and external accounting teams to send invoices, track payment timelines and ensure funds are received and sent on time.
● Organising agent’s diary and at times also the logistics and bookings for work travel purposes
● Other ad hoc duties as they arise
You Will Have the Following Strengths
● A genuine passion for brands, marketing and entertainment, with a strong interest in how brands connect with audiences through culture, talent, television, film, music and digital media.
● A good awareness of current marketing and entertainment trends, including culturally relevant campaigns and an understanding of what makes them successful.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and industry contacts.
● Strong client service skills and a professional, responsive approach.
● Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.
● Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
● A proactive and dependable approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow them through to completion.
● The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.
● Previous experience supporting client servicing, marketing, brand partnerships or entertainment activity.
● Experience supporting entertainment marketing campaigns, product seeding programmes, events or talent-related activity.
● A degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
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.
