Assistant, Books

5 months ago

London, United Kingdom Endeavor Full time

Who We Are:
WME is a leading entertainment agency representing the world’s greatest artists, content creators and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television and theater. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, WME is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The WME Literary Department boasts a roster of bestselling and award-winning authors in all areas of fiction and nonfiction. With offices in New York, London, Nashville and Beverly Hills, WME Literary agents have the full range of expertise, from literary and commercial fiction to cookbooks to memoir to celebrity. The WME Literary Department’s extensive international rights team is devoted entirely to selling translation rights for clients’ books in over 50 languages around the globe.

WME, part of the Endeavor network, is a leading entertainment talent agency representing artists and content creators across all media platforms, specifically movies, television, music, theatre, digital and publishing. Headquartered in Beverly Hills, WME also has offices in New York, Nashville, London and Sydney.

The Role:
1. A huge passion for reading, with an interest in global publishing and entertainment.

2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

3. Great attention to detail and the ability to work to a high standard whilst managing a high volume of information.

4. A willingness to learn quickly, with a hard-working, extra-mile attitude compatible with a fast-paced environment.

5. A genuine team-player who is reliable, can take initiative and solve problems.

6. A clear understanding of the importance of excellent client service and absolute discretion.

Responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:
1. Assisting with the evaluation of manuscripts and book proposals for all genres and producing concise reading reports.

2. Liaising with authors, publishers, and colleagues; maintaining good relationships and open communication.

3. Assisting with the preparation of submissions, tracking contracts, payments and royalties.

4. Paying attention to trends in the UK and international markets and reporting back to the team.

5. Proactive support to agent including diary management (including London Book Fair), travel arrangements, answering phones and drafting correspondence.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.

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