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BEVERLY HILLS JOB OPENINGS
WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.

DEPARTMENT: BUSINESS AFFAIRS - TV DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT JOB CODE: BHTVBAASST

SUMMARY OF ROLE: This position involves providing full time high quality administrative support to a busy TV Business Affairs executive, managing a busy calendar and high volume of incoming paperwork as well as phone calls, emails and meetings. Candidates must be poised, polished, discreet and loyal and able to multi-task effectively in a deadline-driven environment without sacrificing accuracy. We are looking for a warm, professional individual able to be a superb gatekeeper and to interact effectively with demanding internal customers from WMA’s various television divisions. Long hours are routine.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Four year degree from an accredited college or university required. Minimum of 2 years experience as an administrative assistant required. Entertainment business experience preferred.

DEPARTMENT: PERSONAL APPEARANCES DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANT (MUSIC CENTRAL) JOB CODE: BHMUSICCENT

SUMMARY OF ROLE: We currently have openings in Music Central - the administrative hub of the Personal Appearances Department within which departmental assistants are trained and groomed for positions as agent's assistants. Candidates must have a passion for and knowledge of the music industry. We are looking for well-rounded people with an ongoing awareness of current events and pop culture. Candidates must be highly motivated and energetic with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to remain focused while multi-tasking at an extremely fast pace. All candidates should have the long term goal of a career in the music industry. A strong work ethic and the ability to work long hours are mandatory.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree is preferred. Previous experience in the music industry, paid or unpaid, including extra-curricular activities and internships at record labels, management companies and venues or with promoters is preferred.

DEPARTMENT: TALENT (ACTORS & ACTRESSES FOR FILM/TV) DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT TO TALENT AGENT JOB CODE: BHTALENTASST

SUMMARY OF ROLE: We currently have exciting opportunities for experienced assistants with an interest in working with actors and actresses. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and extremely detail oriented, with superior organizational and communication skills. This position requires the ability to shift priorities quickly in response to changing circumstances, remaining flexible, calm and focused while multi-tasking at a very past pace on behalf of a busy and creative agent. A strong administrative background is necessary to handle the heavy phone traffic and high volume of information flowing through the office including e-mail, and a heavy schedule of meetings. Long hours are routine.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To be considered, applicants must have a minimum of 1 year's administrative experience and the desire to serve as an extension of the agent as an important building block in their own career in talent. A minimum of 6 months casting/agency experience is strongly desired and a bachelor's degree is preferred.

NEW YORK JOB OPENINGS
WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.

DEPARTMENT: VARIOUS DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: AGENT TRAINEE JOB CODE:

SUMMARY OF ROLE: We are looking for qualified candidates to work as agent trainees in our New York office. Responsibilities range from sorting and delivering mail, manuscripts, packages, etc. to general office duties, special projects, and serving as temporary assistants to various agents within the office as needed. When they have mastered the basic assistant skills, trainees are eligible to interview for specific agent's assistant positions where if chosen, they perform all the support functions in that agent's office. Ideal candidates must have a strong interest in developing the industry and organizational expertise necessary to become William Morris agents.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. Prior experience in the entertainment industry is required but may include internships (paid or unpaid) and extra-curricular activities. Prior administrative experience is a plus. All candidates must be polished, professional and passionate about entertainment with exceptional interpersonal skills, an impeccable phone demeanor and the ability to multi-task and remain calm in a high pressure environment.

NASHVILLE JOB OPENINGS
WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.

DEPARTMENT: VARIOUS DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: FLOATER JOB CODE:

SUMMARY OF ROLE: We are looking for qualified candidates to work as Floaters in our Nashville office. Floaters provide administrative support to individual agents, attorneys and departments on a daily basis when support staff are absent or need extra help. Responsibilities cover the full range of administrative duties including filing, faxing, copying, typing, handling all phone activity, coordinating meetings, processing expense reports, managing appointment calendars and organizing the office for agents with extremely heavy work loads. Candidates must be thorough, effective and meticulous, with critical thinking skills, good judgment and the ability to prioritize effectively. Floaters are part of the in-house applicant pool from which agent's assistants are selected.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Previous administrative experience is required and experience in entertainment is strongly preferred including internships (paid or unpaid) and extra-curricular activities. A bachelor's degree is preferred. All candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills and an impeccable phone demeanor along with the ability to multi-task and remain calm in a high pressure environment.

MIAMI BEACH JOB OPENINGS
WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.

DEPARTMENT: VARIOUS DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: MIAMI BEACH TRAINEE JOB CODE: MIATRAINEE

SUMMARY OF ROLE: We are looking for qualified candidates to work as agent trainees in our Miami Beach office. Responsibilities range from sorting and delivering mail, manuscripts, packages, etc. to general office duties, special projects, and serving as temporary assistants to various agents within the office as needed. When they have mastered the basic assistant skills, trainees are eligible to interview for specific agent's assistant positions where, if chosen, they perform all the support functions in that agent's office. Ideal candidates must have a strong interest in making a career in the entertainment industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Spanish language proficiency and a bachelor's degree are required. Prior internships/experience in the entertainment industry are strongly preferred. Prior administrative experience is a plus. Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and remain calm in a high pressure environment, and a friendly phone demeanor.

SHANGHAI JOB OPENINGS
WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.

DEPARTMENT: VARIOUS DATE POSTED: AUGUST 2008

POSITION TITLE: SHANGHAI OFFICE TRAINEE JOB CODE: SHANGHAITRAIN

SUMMARY OF ROLE: We are currently looking for qualified candidates who are bilingual and fluent in English and Chinese to join our well known agent training program in Beverly Hills. After successfully completing the program these trainees will be considered for transfer to the Agency's expanding Shanghai office. We are looking for candidates who were educated in the United States. Foreign students from the PRC currently enrolled at a university are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities begin in the mailroom where they include sorting and delivering mail, manuscripts, packages, etc., various special projects, training in a series of operational rotations including story department, script library, creative services, accounting and business affairs. Trainees progress to serving as temporary assistants to various agents and when they have mastered the basic assistant skills, they are eligible to interview for specific agent's assistant positions where, if chosen, they perform all the support functions in that agent's office. Ideal candidates must have a strong interest in making a career in the entertainment industry. All candidates must be polished and professional, with exceptional interpersonal skills, an impeccable phone demeanor, and the ability to multi-task and to remain calm in a high pressure environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Mandarin proficiency and a 4 year college degree are required. Proficiency in other languages (Cantonese, Japanese, etc.) is also a benefit. Prior experience in the entertainment industry is strongly preferred, paid or unpaid, including internships and extra-curricular activities. Prior administrative experience is a plus.

BEVERLY HILLS JOB OPENINGS WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.
DEPARTMENT:	BUSINESS AFFAIRS - TV	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT	JOB CODE:	BHTVBAASST
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	This position involves providing full time high quality administrative support to a busy TV Business Affairs executive, managing a busy calendar and high volume of incoming paperwork as well as phone calls, emails and meetings. Candidates must be poised, polished, discreet and loyal and able to multi-task effectively in a deadline-driven environment without sacrificing accuracy. We are looking for a warm, professional individual able to be a superb gatekeeper and to interact effectively with demanding internal customers from WMA’s various television divisions. Long hours are routine.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	Four year degree from an accredited college or university required. Minimum of 2 years experience as an administrative assistant required. Entertainment business experience preferred.

DEPARTMENT:	PERSONAL APPEARANCES	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	DEPARTMENTAL ASSISTANT (MUSIC CENTRAL)	JOB CODE:	BHMUSICCENT
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	We currently have openings in Music Central - the administrative hub of the Personal Appearances Department within which departmental assistants are trained and groomed for positions as agent's assistants. Candidates must have a passion for and knowledge of the music industry. We are looking for well-rounded people with an ongoing awareness of current events and pop culture. Candidates must be highly motivated and energetic with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to remain focused while multi-tasking at an extremely fast pace. All candidates should have the long term goal of a career in the music industry. A strong work ethic and the ability to work long hours are mandatory.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	A bachelor's degree is preferred. Previous experience in the music industry, paid or unpaid, including extra-curricular activities and internships at record labels, management companies and venues or with promoters is preferred.

DEPARTMENT:	TALENT (ACTORS & ACTRESSES FOR FILM/TV)	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	ASSISTANT TO TALENT AGENT	JOB CODE:	BHTALENTASST
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	We currently have exciting opportunities for experienced assistants with an interest in working with actors and actresses. Successful candidates will be highly motivated and extremely detail oriented, with superior organizational and communication skills. This position requires the ability to shift priorities quickly in response to changing circumstances, remaining flexible, calm and focused while multi-tasking at a very past pace on behalf of a busy and creative agent. A strong administrative background is necessary to handle the heavy phone traffic and high volume of information flowing through the office including e-mail, and a heavy schedule of meetings. Long hours are routine.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	To be considered, applicants must have a minimum of 1 year's administrative experience and the desire to serve as an extension of the agent as an important building block in their own career in talent. A minimum of 6 months casting/agency experience is strongly desired and a bachelor's degree is preferred.

NEW YORK JOB OPENINGS WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.
DEPARTMENT:	VARIOUS	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	AGENT TRAINEE	JOB CODE:
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	We are looking for qualified candidates to work as agent trainees in our New York office. Responsibilities range from sorting and delivering mail, manuscripts, packages, etc. to general office duties, special projects, and serving as temporary assistants to various agents within the office as needed. When they have mastered the basic assistant skills, trainees are eligible to interview for specific agent's assistant positions where if chosen, they perform all the support functions in that agent's office. Ideal candidates must have a strong interest in developing the industry and organizational expertise necessary to become William Morris agents.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required. Prior experience in the entertainment industry is required but may include internships (paid or unpaid) and extra-curricular activities. Prior administrative experience is a plus. All candidates must be polished, professional and passionate about entertainment with exceptional interpersonal skills, an impeccable phone demeanor and the ability to multi-task and remain calm in a high pressure environment.

NASHVILLE JOB OPENINGS WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.
DEPARTMENT:	VARIOUS	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	FLOATER	JOB CODE:
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	We are looking for qualified candidates to work as Floaters in our Nashville office. Floaters provide administrative support to individual agents, attorneys and departments on a daily basis when support staff are absent or need extra help. Responsibilities cover the full range of administrative duties including filing, faxing, copying, typing, handling all phone activity, coordinating meetings, processing expense reports, managing appointment calendars and organizing the office for agents with extremely heavy work loads. Candidates must be thorough, effective and meticulous, with critical thinking skills, good judgment and the ability to prioritize effectively. Floaters are part of the in-house applicant pool from which agent's assistants are selected.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	Previous administrative experience is required and experience in entertainment is strongly preferred including internships (paid or unpaid) and extra-curricular activities. A bachelor's degree is preferred. All candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills and an impeccable phone demeanor along with the ability to multi-task and remain calm in a high pressure environment.

MIAMI BEACH JOB OPENINGS WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.
DEPARTMENT:	VARIOUS	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	MIAMI BEACH TRAINEE	JOB CODE:	MIATRAINEE
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	We are looking for qualified candidates to work as agent trainees in our Miami Beach office. Responsibilities range from sorting and delivering mail, manuscripts, packages, etc. to general office duties, special projects, and serving as temporary assistants to various agents within the office as needed. When they have mastered the basic assistant skills, trainees are eligible to interview for specific agent's assistant positions where, if chosen, they perform all the support functions in that agent's office. Ideal candidates must have a strong interest in making a career in the entertainment industry.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	Spanish language proficiency and a bachelor's degree are required. Prior internships/experience in the entertainment industry are strongly preferred. Prior administrative experience is a plus. Candidates must have exceptional interpersonal skills, the ability to multitask and remain calm in a high pressure environment, and a friendly phone demeanor.

SHANGHAI JOB OPENINGS WMA offers a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to bring your talent and professional expertise to the most prestigious agency in the business. For prompt consideration please click here Contact WMA Human Resources and submit your cover letter and resume as indicated for the appropriate office, referencing the job code if applicable. Only candidates with the required skills and experience will be considered. Impeccable, verifiable references are required for all positions. Local candidates are preferred. No phone calls please.
DEPARTMENT:	VARIOUS	DATE POSTED:	AUGUST 2008
POSITION TITLE:	SHANGHAI OFFICE TRAINEE	JOB CODE:	SHANGHAITRAIN
SUMMARY OF ROLE:	We are currently looking for qualified candidates who are bilingual and fluent in English and Chinese to join our well known agent training program in Beverly Hills. After successfully completing the program these trainees will be considered for transfer to the Agency's expanding Shanghai office. We are looking for candidates who were educated in the United States. Foreign students from the PRC currently enrolled at a university are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities begin in the mailroom where they include sorting and delivering mail, manuscripts, packages, etc., various special projects, training in a series of operational rotations including story department, script library, creative services, accounting and business affairs. Trainees progress to serving as temporary assistants to various agents and when they have mastered the basic assistant skills, they are eligible to interview for specific agent's assistant positions where, if chosen, they perform all the support functions in that agent's office. Ideal candidates must have a strong interest in making a career in the entertainment industry. All candidates must be polished and professional, with exceptional interpersonal skills, an impeccable phone demeanor, and the ability to multi-task and to remain calm in a high pressure environment.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:	Mandarin proficiency and a 4 year college degree are required. Proficiency in other languages (Cantonese, Japanese, etc.) is also a benefit. Prior experience in the entertainment industry is strongly preferred, paid or unpaid, including internships and extra-curricular activities. Prior administrative experience is a plus.

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