Assistant, Communications

The Role 

The Communications Assistant, WME will be responsible for: 

• Supporting the SVP, Communications, WME with all corporate communication efforts related to leading entertainment agency WME, global marketing agency 160over90, licensing business IMG Licensing, and nonscripted content company Pantheon Media Group
• Executing general administrative duties including scheduling, answering phones, expense reports  
• Creating and distributing press reports, monitoring media coverage and tracking editorial calendars on behalf of the department 
• Drafting press releases, pitches, and creating / updating media distribution lists 
• Conducting research
• Supporting integration efforts for new employees, companies and partners 
• Assisting in managing corporate websites and social channels 
• Supporting corporate events and social impact initiatives   

Qualifications 

• Candidates must have strong writing skills and must be professional, resourceful, dependable, efficient, detail-oriented and highly motivated. Confidentiality and discretion are critical.
• Communication, organizational, and writing skills must be exceptional for this very demanding and fast-paced environment. 
• 1-2 years of communications experience is desired, and interest in business/corporate press preferred. 
• Complementary majors include Communications, Public Relations, Business, Marketing and Journalism. 
• The ideal candidate is resourceful, committed and has a positive attitude. 

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:

$17.27 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.