Assistant, Business Affairs

WME•Madison, NY

About The Position

WME is a global entertainment agency representing extraordinary artists, content creators, and talent across various fields. WME Books is a leading literary agency that operates with a boutique approach, leveraging the broader WME network. The WME Books Business Affairs team uses legal and business expertise to negotiate deals for author clients, manage contractual relationships, and advise on balancing business and legal risks. This role provides essential administrative support to the WME Books Business Affairs team, assisting agents who work globally with tight deadlines for high-profile authors and literary properties.

Requirements

Administrative experience supporting an executive or senior attorney strongly preferred
Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
Creative problem-solving skills; you’re proactive and accountable
Ability to handle multiple assignments and tight deadlines with accuracy
Exceptional oral and written communications, including grammar and proofreading
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to interact with a range of personalities and styles in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
A genuine commitment to workplace equity
Grit, tenacity and flexibility
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Publishing or law firm experience
Genuine interest in books and entertainment

Responsibilities

High-volume contract administration, including issuing and tracking translation publishing licenses
Organizing and maintaining files, deal logs and contract precedent logs
Fostering excellent relationships with agents, agency clients and internal/external executives
Providing scheduling, phone and administrative support for the Books BA team