Executive Assistant (EA), WME Basketball Board Member

WME Basketball, LLC • New York, NY

2d • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for an exceptionally organized, polished Executive Assistant to support a senior agent, who also sits on the WME Basketball board. You’ll be the executive’s right hand, managing their day-to-day while also liaising with clients, senior leadership, and board members. This role is high-touch and high-visibility. It suits someone who communicates with confidence, stays a step ahead, and is equally comfortable interacting with clients, colleagues and leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• 5+ years supporting a senior executive or agent, or in a similar high-volume, high-profile role
• Exceptional organizational skills with an excellent eye for details
• Ability to identify & anticipate business needs
• Ability to work off-hours including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Calm under pressure and highly adaptable to fluid situations
• Strong, polished interpersonal skills, with the ability to build real relationships with clients
• Clear communicator who is easy to work with and handles strong personalities professionally
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and complete discretion with confidential matters
• Open & receptive to feedback and quick to implement

Nice To Haves

• Prior work experience or background in sports, entertainment, talent representation, sales, recruiting, or another client-facing field is a plus
• Passion for the sport of basketball and/or tennis

Responsibilities

• Fully own all aspects of administrative support for the WME Basketball Board Member including but not limited to: Manage a busy, ever-changing calendar of meetings, calls, and commitments
• Plan frequent travel, both domestic and international
• Manage client ticket requests and other service needs
• Coordinate schedules for clients
• Help run monthly department meetings from start to finish: agendas, reminders, notes, action items, and follow-ups
• Represent the WME Basketball Board Member in communications with clients and external contacts
• Handle logistics for client commitments such as sponsor appearances, speaking events, and commercial shoots (including occasional in-person support)
• Work with the leadership team on meetings, projects, and department priorities
• Support board meetings and communication with ownership and senior leadership

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive