Assistant, Digital

Position: Assistant to VP, Brand Partnerships (Digital)
Location: New York
Company: WME

About the Role
We're looking for an exceptional Assistant to support the VP of Brand Partnerships in Digital at WME, who drives revenue across the agency's client roster through brand partnerships in emerging areas of the creator business. This is a rare opportunity to join on the ground floor of a new discipline positioned for rapid growth. In this role, you'll enable the VP's work in building the infrastructure, tools, and resources to monetize creators' content at scale, while providing critical support on high-profile brand consultancy projects for clients.

The ideal candidate is a master of organization who thrives in dynamic, high-stakes environments. You'll play an essential role in keeping operations running smoothly while gaining exposure to the inner workings of brand partnerships, creator monetization, and agency growth strategies.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume, frequently changing calendar and coordinate internal/external meetings, including agendas, materials, and follow-ups

• Field and direct incoming calls, emails, and requests with discretion and professionalism

• Take clear, actionable notes during meetings and ensure timely dissemination of recaps and next steps

• Serve as a key point of contact for incoming communications, ensuring timely and appropriate responses

• Prepare decks, presentations, and research to support client meetings and pitches

• Maintain project trackers, client grids, and follow-up systems to keep initiatives moving forward

• Track and manage follow-ups with key buyers, clients, and internal teams

• Partner closely with cross-functional teams and assistants across the agency to support business priorities

• Anticipate needs, proactively solve problems, and act as a first line of defense for competing priorities - ensuring the VP is operating at maximum efficiency

• 1+ years of administrative, assistant, or coordinator experience in entertainment, digital media, advertising, or a talent agency preferred

• Proven ability to navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment

• Exceptional organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail

• Clear, confident written and verbal communication - able to represent executives and the company with professionalism

• Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, and anticipate needs before they arise

• Comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar) and Microsoft Office; familiarity with CRM and project management tools a plus

• Skilled at prioritizing under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects simultaneously - able to shift focus quickly and efficiently

• Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable

• Passion for digital media, creators, and brand partnerships; curiosity to learn the inner workings of a fast-evolving industry

• Team player with a collaborative mindset who also takes ownership of individual projects

• Thrives in a role that blends administrative excellence with opportunities to contribute to strategic, creative, and operational projects

• Familiarity with talent agency workflows, culture, and client service standards a plus

• Comfortable thinking outside the box to assist on unique projects when needed