Assistant, Books

WME (Endeavor)

Base: $21.00 hourly; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
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Manage calendar and email
Send submissions and evaluate queries
Handle client-oriented business
WME (Endeavor) is seeking an Assistant for their Books division to provide administrative and editorial support to an agent. The ideal candidate should have some publishing-related experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Job Summary

  • This position provides general administrative and editorial support to the agent by managing the agent’s calendar, email, phones, sending submissions, evaluative queries and manuscripts, and handling a variety of client oriented business.
  • Ideal candidates will have one year of publishing-related work experience or internship in a literary or entertainment and sports environment, or related field.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

WME (Endeavor) is seeking an Assistant for their Books division to provide administrative and editorial support to an agent. The ideal candidate should have some publishing-related experience, be detail-oriented, and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Salary

Base: $21.00 hourly; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage calendar and email
  • Send submissions and evaluate queries
  • Handle client-oriented business
  • Detail-oriented with follow-through
  • Excellent multi-tasker and problem-solver
  • Passionate about publishing business
  • Adaptable to fast-paced environment

Nice-to-have

  • Relentlessly curious
  • Friendly and open demeanor
  • Maintain confidentiality

Key Requirements

  • One year publishing-related work experience or internship
  • Basic computer skills mandatory
  • Excellent verbal and written skills
  • Highly organized

Work Rights

Not specified

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