Assistant, Brand Strategy

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant to support our Brand Strategy team, providing day-to-day support across client work, research, presentations, deal coordination and team administration.

Key Responsibilities

● Handling a high volume of email traffic

● Proficient in creating client/ brand materials and lists for pitching purposes

● In-depth research projects for agents as required

● Preparing information for internal and brand meetings

● Maintain accurate client-facing tracking documents, databases and reports.

● Participate in client calls, meetings and set visits where required.

● Prepare meeting schedules and agendas, capture clear and accurate meeting notes, and circulate agreed actions.

● Coordinate with colleagues across WME Strategy and the wider WME business, acting as a liaison between cross-functional teams.

● Monitor brand, cultural and entertainment marketing trends, proactively sharing relevant industry news and insights with the wider team and clients.

● Occasionally managing deal flow end-to-end; ensuring any required content is delivered on time and leading on approvals processes.

● Keeping track of payments and liaising with internal and external accounting teams to send invoices, track payment timelines and ensure funds are received and sent on time.

● Organising agent’s diary and at times also the logistics and bookings for work travel purposes

● Other ad hoc duties as they arise

You Will Have the Following Strengths

● A genuine passion for brands, marketing and entertainment, with a strong interest in how brands connect with audiences through culture, talent, television, film, music and digital media.

● A good awareness of current marketing and entertainment trends, including culturally relevant campaigns and an understanding of what makes them successful.

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships with clients, colleagues and industry contacts.

● Strong client service skills and a professional, responsive approach.

● Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced environment.

● Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.

● A proactive and dependable approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow them through to completion.

● The ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.

● Previous experience supporting client servicing, marketing, brand partnerships or entertainment activity.

● Experience supporting entertainment marketing campaigns, product seeding programmes, events or talent-related activity.

● A degree or equivalent qualification/experience.

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.