What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Assistant, IMG Models position at WME Group?
Who We Are:
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG 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.
IMG Models is the international leader in model management and talent discovery, widely recognized for its diverse client roster. The agency’s offices are located in five world capitals: New York, Paris, London, Milan, and Sydney.
IMG Models is currently seeking a Manager Assistant who will be responsible for providing support to business leaders of IMG Models. The ideal candidate will exercise discretion and independent judgment, as well as the ability to interface and work with senior level business leaders and their teams. The ideal candidate can anticipate problems and proactively identify solutions. The candidate can expertly handle the shifting needs and demands of the clients, senior business leaders and their teams.
Responsibilities:
- Act as gatekeeper; screen incoming calls in a timely professional manner and route accordingly.
- Research industry related items for presentations and proposals.
- Update portfolio log and models booking chart.
- Weekly updates of client database
- Manage heavy email activity, calendar appointments, and meetings.
- Coordinate and manage executives’ travel schedule.
- Assist with light personal matters.
- Assist with execution of projects or specific stages of projects as assigned; track progress and results when necessary.
- Prepare expense reports.
- Additional ad-hoc projects as assigned
Qualifications:
- Minimum 1-3 years’ experience assisting a senior level executive.
- High proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Ability to work with all levels of management.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and deadlines with accuracy.
- Detail-oriented and proactive.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Professional demeanor.
- Interest in Fashion industry is a plus.
Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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.