Assistant, Tennis

Who We Are:

WME is the world’s preeminent talent agency. With over 125 years of experience, WME enables artists, athletes and brands to grow their businesses, leverage the full potential of their intellectual property, and bring projects to life that define the cultural landscape. WME’s expertise spans books, comedy, digital media, fashion, film, food, licensing, music, sports, television, theater, and more. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME’s office locations include Australia, Chicago, China, London, Miami, Nashville, and New York. WME is part of WME Group, a global network of businesses that represent the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. For more information, please visit www.wmeagency.com.

Responsibilities:

• Assist agent in all professional administrative matters.
• Ensure clients and client businesses are handled appropriately.
• Answer phones and make calls in a professional manner.
• Schedule meetings and maintain calendar.
• Track deals and associated tasks.

Experience Required:

• Strong preference for at least a few years of previous assistant/administrative support experience
• Sports or entertainment industry experience a plus
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Basic computer skills are mandatory.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge and keen interest of sports industry
• Must be personable with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to adapt to changes and work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Must be an excellent multi-tasker and have proven problem-solving abilities.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in execution of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work autonomously and spearhead delegated tasks
• Dependable and proactive
• Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently
• Knowledge of the WME Group architecture is a plus.

WME 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.