Who We Are:
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.
What You'll Do:
The Harry Walker Agency, a business unit of WME, seeks a smart and motivated Contracts Administrator to join its Business Affairs Department in New York, NY. Primary responsibilities include drafting and negotiation of speaking engagement contracts (in consultation with sales agents and talent managers) for high profile individuals, including entertainers, athletes, authors, global thought leaders and former heads of state. The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly organized, and have keen judgment. The ability to handle a high-volume of work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment is a must.
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Draft contracts between speakers, the agency and hosting organizations
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Process contract edits and revisions in a time sensitive and professional manner
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Adeptly manage and prioritize assignments on a minute to minute basis, including using CRM to keep detailed records, following team processes and structures
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Accurately and professionally communicate internally with all internal stakeholders, including team managers, sales agents and talent managers
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Communicate as necessary via phone and email with host organizations, including including domestic and international corporations, non-profits, trade associations and institutions of higher learning
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Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
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Perform special projects as required
You Have These:
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Bachelor’s degree with demonstrated interest in the entertainment industry and/or as a legal assistant, paralegal or contracts professional
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Strong desire to work in the entertainment industry
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Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Solutions-focused with a strong work ethic and drive to learn and contribute
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An upbeat, positive, communicative team-player with a no-nonsense approach to work
Working Conditions:
Permanent Opportunity, NY Lexington Avenue
Working Hours: 40 Hours Per Week
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. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.
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. Endeavor 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:
$58,500 annually
Hiring Range Maximum:
$66,000 annually
What We Do
Endeavor, formerly WME | IMG, is a global leader in sports, entertainment and fashion operating in more than 30 countries. Named one of Fortune’s 25 Most Important Private Companies, Endeavor is the parent of a number of subsidiaries with leadership positions in their respective industries, including WME, IMG and UFC. Collectively, Endeavor specializes in talent representation and management; brand strategy, activation and licensing; media sales and distribution; and event management.
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we harness the entirety of our company and lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. It means that we engage in anti-racism and allyship the way we do anything. Fiercely and Fearlessly. As a global company that drives culture we endeavor to reflect the world’s diverse voices both internally and externally to ensure success in our mission.
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