WME Books Business Affairs Assistant

We seek a talented and highly motivated assistant to provide administrative support to the WME Books Business Affairs team. The ideal candidate has publishing or law firm experience and a genuine interest in books and entertainment. This is a high-volume practice supporting the WME Books agents, who operate worldwide within tight timeframes and whose author clients include bestselling writers and media personalities with a wide range of literary properties. Primary responsibilities include:

• High-volume contract administration
• 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

You Have These:

• 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

Working Conditions:

• Permanent, 11 Madison
• Monday-Friday
• 50 hours/week

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$16.50 hourly

Hiring Range Maximum:

$22.00 hourly

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.