Assistant To Manager
WME
New York (Manhattan), NYThis is a Full Time Job
The Role and What You'll Do:
The Assistant will be responsible for providing support to a Manager, The Wall Group in our Los Angeles office. Demonstrating independent judgment, as well as the ability to interface with senior level business leaders and their teams, the Assistant can anticipate problems and proactively identify solutions. The Assistant will also have the ability to effectively navigate the shifting needs and demands of the clients, senior business leaders and their teams.
• Daily screen incoming calls and emails in a timely professional manner and route accordingly.
• Maintain daily communication with artists and oversee artist bookings.
• Create estimates and deal memos.
• Update options in artist calendars.
• Oversee accounting (billing and wrapping jobs).
• Coordinate and oversee manager's travel schedule.
• Manage artist and assistant schedule show season.
• Assist with execution of projects or specific stages of projects as assigned. Track progress and results when necessary.
• Prepare and submit travel and entertainment expense reports in a timely manner to avoid late fees.
• Research industry related items for presentations and proposals.
• Additional ad-hoc projects as assigned.
You Have These:
• 1-2 years experience, direct industry experience a plus
• Demonstrated interest in fashion, beauty, media, and/or entertainment preferred
• Experience assisting a high-level Executive preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Ability to stay one step ahead in this fast-moving environment
• Ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines while demonstrating poise, resourcefulness and the highest level of professionalism
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.
Salary/Benefits
$130,000.00
per year
Minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum wage thresholds
Benefits
• Health care
• Retirement
• Vacation
• Paid time off
Perks
• Collaboration
• Diverse and inclusive workplace
• Growth and developmental opportunities
Additional Information
The Wall Group is a fully integrated management company founded in 2000 by Brooke Wall, dedicated to championing creative talent through effective representation. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, and Paris, the company represents influential fashion stylists, hairstylists, makeup artists, and production designers. Its services encompass editorial and commercial bookings, endorsement and sponsorship management, and trend-focused brand consulting, driving the careers of fashion's leading creators. The Wall Group is also committed to promoting environmental conservation through both business and not-for-profit ventures. Additionally, WME Fashion serves as a preeminent cultivator of talent and creator of brand partnerships across the fashion, luxury, and beauty ecosystem, with a robust global portfolio that includes Art + Commerce, IMG Models, and The Wall Group.
