Entertainment Contracts Specialist – Speaking Deals

WME | William Morris Endeavor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Harry Walker Agency, a business unit of WME, in New York, NY, seeks a contracts administrator to draft and negotiate speaking engagement contracts for high-profile individuals. You will support the business affairs team, manage workflow, and communicate with agents, managers, and host organizations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in entertainment or legal/contract domain, are highly organized, and excel in written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with interest in entertainment and/or as a legal assistant, paralegal or contracts professional.
• Strong desire to work in the entertainment industry.
• Detail oriented with outstanding organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Solutions-focused with a strong work ethic and drive to learn and contribute.
• A upbeat, positive, team-player with a no-nonsense approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Work with BA executives to manage team workflow, meetings, record keeping, deal tracking and documentation.
• Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes.
• Draft contracts between speakers, the agency and hosting organizations.
• Process contract edits and revisions in a time-sensitive and professional manner.
• Adeptly manage and prioritize assignments on a minute-to-minute basis, including using CRM to keep detailed records, following team processes and structures.
• Communicate internally with all stakeholders, including team managers, sales agents and talent managers.
• Communicate with host organizations domestically and internationally, including corporations, non-profits, trade associations and institutions of higher learning.
• Perform special projects as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in entertainment or legal/contracts

Tools

CRM

Job description

The Harry Walker Agency, a business unit of WME, in New York, NY, seeks a contracts administrator to draft and negotiate speaking engagement contracts for high-profile individuals. You will support the business affairs team, manage workflow, and communicate with agents, managers, and host organizations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in entertainment or legal/contract domain, are highly organized, and excel in written and verbal communication.