Assistant, Brand Strategy

IMG LIVE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

IMG LIVE in London is seeking an Assistant to support our Brand Strategy team with day-to-day client work, research, presentations, deal coordination and team administration. You will handle a high volume of emails and prepare client-facing materials for pitches.

Responsibilities include coordinating with cross-functional teams, attending client calls and meetings, tracking documents, and monitoring branding and entertainment trends to inform campaigns.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting client servicing, marketing, brand partnerships or entertainment activity.
• A degree or equivalent qualification/experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of email traffic.
• Create client/brand materials and lists for pitching purposes.
• Conduct in-depth research projects for agents as required.
• Prepare information for internal and brand meetings.
• Maintain accurate client-facing tracking documents, databases and reports.
• Participate in client calls, meetings and site visits where required.
• Prepare meeting schedules and agendas, capture notes and circulate actions.
• Coordinate with WME Strategy and the wider IMG business across cross-functional teams.
• Monitor brand, cultural and entertainment marketing trends and share insights with the team and clients.
• Occasionally manage deal flow end-to-end and lead on approvals processes.
• Track payments and liaise with accounting to invoices and payment timelines.
• Organise agents’ diaries and logistics for travel when needed.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as they arise.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organization & multitasking

Client servicing

Brand marketing knowledge

Research ability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification/experience

Job description

The RoleWe 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 ariseYou 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.