Talent Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant, IMG Models

The Role

At IMG Models, we're not just a modeling talent agency, we represent the ultimate tastemakers shaping the future of fashion, style, culture, and creativity worldwide. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love the buzz of high-profile deals, and want to work alongside top models, creatives, and luxury brands, this is your backstage pass to an exciting career!

We are seeking a highly organized, energetic, and proactive Assistant to support IMG Models LA. This is a fast-paced, high-volume position requiring impeccable attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with grace. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and have a passion for the fashion and entertainment industry, this role is for you.

What You'll Do
• General Support & Communication:
• Act as a reliable point of contact for talent and brands, maintaining positive and professional relationships.
• Shadow back-and-forth contract negotiations and attend finance calls to deepen industry knowledge.
• Provide daily to-do lists and assist with prioritization to keep the manager on track.
• Maintain updated talent's calendars, booking charts, and portfolio logs.
• Screen incoming calls professionally and route accordingly.
• Prepare executive correspondence, pitching materials, and decks using PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Photoshop, and Adobe.
• Exhibit assertiveness and persistence-following up consistently and managing difficult personalities with grace.
• Support talent and managers across different time zones.
• Deal Management & Negotiations:
• Support manager in negotiating the deal.
• Facilitate contract execution, liaising with Legal for long-form agreements and securing signatures.
• Talent & Brand Coordination:
• Gather and organize creative pitches on behalf of talent to brands.
• Maintain and coordinate schedules and logistics to ensure seamless partnerships between talent and brand.
• Arrange and coordinate travel for talent.
• Financial & Administrative Support:
• Collect billing information and coordinate with accounting to monitor payment schedules, ensuring timely agency payment.
• Send invoices to brands and manage manager's and talent's expenses.

Who You Are
• A quick learner who can absorb new information like a sponge and apply skills in real-time.
• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, able to manage a high volume of deals without missing a beat.
• An effective, articulate communicator who can confidently interact with senior leaders, talent, and brands.
• Positive and resilient - able to handle pressure, and last-minute changes.
• Passionate about the business of fashion and beauty.
• Tech and social media-savvy with strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud, with various social media platforms.
• Confident communicator who is not afraid to be assertive to get the job done.
• A team player who can wear multiple hats.
• Dog lover a plus!

Why Join Us?

At IMG Models, if you've ever dreamed with working with some of the most dynamic talent in the world and pop culture excites you, this is your opportunity to get your foot in the door! This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a fast-paced, creative, and supportive environment.

Ready to join the leading force in fashion talent management?
Apply now and bring your passion, persistence, and professionalism to WME Fashion!

Minimal Requirements:
• 1-3 years' experience assisting a senior level executive.
• High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• CRM and SAP experience a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy.
• Detail-oriented and proactive.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

How We Work:

WME Group is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.