Intern, WME Finance

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.

WME, William Morris Entertainment, 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.

In 2014 WME acquired IMG, a global leader in sports, fashion and media. Endeavor also owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, Professional Bull Riders and Miss Universe as well as representing the NFL and NHL. Together, our companies offer an unparalleled client roster, strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.

This is a fast-paced busy role and will require someone who is very keen to get stuck in. We envisage the right candidate getting up to speed quite quickly with all aspects of receivable finance. There are also, exciting upcoming projects including the implementation of a new system for them to support with. The successful candidate will have experience within transactional finance, energy and personality. We have a great team environment and a creative and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and analysis of receivables reports.

• Monitor and update receivables records to ensure accuracy and transparency. This would require comparing deals on booking slips to the financial information depicted in TMS 2.

• Collaborate with team members to reconcile discrepancies in receivables accounts. Help with reconciliation of our GBP, Euro, USD and AUD accounts, identifying and help with money not reconciled.

• Provide support in the collection and allocation process of new and old wires and obtaining remittances and follow up on outstanding payments due to the company.

• Assist in generating invoices and statements for clients and putting invoices on AP.

• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge and skills.

• Perform ad-hoc tasks and projects as assigned by the finance team.

• Review and update client banking information recorded in connect by liaising with data services and the Talent assistants to ensure their client information is up to date.

Qualifications

• Studying towards or completed the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualifications

or

• Studying towards a Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook

• Knowledge of Accounts Receivable procedures.

• Basic bookkeeping, credit and accounting principles.

Program Details

We offer internship opportunities within our global sports and entertainment businesses, including global cultural marketing agency 160/90; sports rights management, production, and digital content leader IMG (Rights, FC Diez, Seven League); global licensing business IMG Licensing; premium hospitality and live experiences leader On Location, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), and entertainment agency WME (including WME Sports and Fashion). Locations include New York City, Nashville, St. Louis, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Dallas, Chicago, London, and Paris. All internships are in the office and in-person, unless otherwise noted.

In addition to hands-on experience and exposure to the global sports and entertainment industry, interns participate in events such as welcome/farewell sessions, a speaker series featuring company leaders, and career training workshops addressing everything from LinkedIn profile enhancement to resume building, interviewing skills, and networking.

Internships are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, or standard local working hours in the intern location.

Important Dates

• February - March: The interview and selection process will take place.

• The program will be 10 weeks in length.

• EMEA (June 30 – September 5)

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.