Assistant, Business Affairs Theater

WME Group is seeking an assistant to two Business Affairs Executives at WME, which is a large talent agency. Though this is an assistant-level position, there will be opportunity for the right candidate to engage in meaningful work relating to deal negotiations for agency clients.  The ideal candidate has a strong legal acumen, some familiarity with the theatre industry and entertainment contracts, and an insatiable desire to learn more.  Deals you will be assisting with include theatre service agreements, talent agreements, rights licenses, and personal appearance agreements.

The job entails basic administrative assistant work (maintaining a calendar and tracking projects, preparing and maintaining client files) – but the right candidate also will be able to handle substantive work under the direction of two executives. Exact scope of responsibility will depend on the candidate’s demonstrated capabilities. This is a unique opportunity for anyone interested in learning about business affairs at a major agency.

Duties will include:

- Tracking and coordinating deal negotiations

- Reviewing agreements and deal terms

- Basic administrative duties

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment

- A flexible personality and positive attitude

- Strong organizational skills

- Professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the hourly rate 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 Rate Minimum:

$15.75 hourly (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$21.00 hourlyWME 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.