WME (William Morris Endeavor)

Manager, Corporate Communications

WME is seeking a Manager, Corporate Communications to support strategic communications activities for the agency, including media relations, internal communications, executive communications, and transactional client PR. This role will work across the agency’s businesses, including film, television, music, digital, books, and theater.

You should be a strategic, thoughtful and savvy communications professional with a background in and passion for the entertainment industries.

You must be detail-oriented, willing to do the work, possess exceptional relationship-building skills, and enjoy working in a highly iterative, agile and fast-paced environment. Must be flexible and able to move quickly from one subject to another.

The role will report to WME’s SVP of Communications based in Beverly Hills.

Responsibilities

• Support WME’s corporate communication strategy across all communications mediums, balancing a variety of clients, networks, studios, and other partners on day-to-day business stories.
• Craft press releases, pitches, and other PR materials on behalf of agents, executives, and clients.
• Support internal communications needs across WME’s divisions and offices, including providing counsel to senior executives, liaising extensively with internal stakeholders, and managing internal initiatives across time zones.
• Support senior team members on a variety of tasks and projects.
• Support executive communications programs including media training, talking points, and thought-leader conference strategy.
• Support crisis management communications, helping leaders navigate high-intensity and reputation-impacting challenges.
• Build and/or maintain relationships in the entertainment industry with partners including press outlets, studios, networks, and production companies, etc.

Requirements

• Coordinator or managerial level experience in a communications role (5 years experience)
• Background in entertainment / media.
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills
• Experience in client and executive relationship management
• Relationships with entertainment and music business outlets, spanning trade media and entertainment business contacts at newspapers, magazines, and digital outlets

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

WME (William Morris Endeavor)

Position Summary:

This Manager of Human Resources role contributes to the overall success of the Beverly Hills office and related organizations by recognizing business priorities and proactively collaborating with company leaders to identify, develop, and drive HR strategies that meet the needs of the business and its employees.

The Manager will act as a trusted and empowered HR partner to influence stakeholders, advise business leaders on employee relations, best practices, compensation, and benefits, while also advocating for employees and cultivating an inclusive and transparent workplace. This person will promote change and foster productive and positive cross-functional relationships in all parts of the company.

The Manager is responsible for key aspects of the HR function including administration, inter-departmental coordination, employee relations, performance management, employee engagement, recruitment, and the implementation of programs & initiatives for assigned client groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In partnership with HR leadership, advise the leadership team on all matters related to HR strategy, personnel efficacy, internal growth, talent attraction, onboarding and retention, and employee direction.
• Proactively diagnose inter-departmental challenges, develop practical employee-driven strategies and solutions, and coordinate with management to ensure effective implementation.
• Coordinate with hiring managers and department heads to understand staffing needs, prospective openings, and position requirements; forecast changes in staffing, plan recruiting strategies in advance, and maintain movement in the talent pipeline to maximize long-term productivity.
• Effectively coordinate with leadership to ensure efficient use of human and material resources and promote synchronization within and across teams; maximize productivity at the individual, team, and division levels.
• In close partnership with centers of excellence, ensure compliance with, all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including health and safety regulations, anti-harassment and non-discrimination policies, and employee conduct guidelines.
• Focusing on talent recruitment, retention, training, and professional growth.
• Champion the organization’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, with a focus on attracting diverse talent.
• Coach and counsel management and employees in areas of employee relations, conflict resolution, performance appraisals, and disciplinary measures.
• Thoroughly investigate any potential issues, discrimination, harassment, or any other employee relations complaints or disputes; effectively present findings to the appropriate parties.
• Proactively identify and implement procedures that promote employee performance and job satisfaction. Ensure fair and consistent application of company policy and regulation while promoting positive employee morale.
• Guide assigned client groups through semi-annual performance review process and coordinate with senior management and finance counterparts to execute merit planning.
• Compile and process new hire paperwork, employee data changes, merit increases / salary adjustments and employee terminations leveraging Workday.

Qualifications, Skills and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management, or related field required; relevant Master’s degree preferred.
• HR certifications a plus, including but not limited to PHR, SHRM–CP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, APTD, or CPLP.
• Minimum of 5 – 7 years of Human Resources experience with a focus on strategic business partnership, employee relations, and organizational development. Recruitment experience a plus.
• Previous experience as HR Business Partner supporting companies within the entertainment, sports, fashion, or media industry highly desired.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge and understanding of all applicable employment/human resources laws, rules, codes, and regulations with the U.S.
• Knowledge of global HR statutory practices and HR operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is a must.
• Previous experience using Workday or similar HRIS systems preferred.

Competencies:

• Must demonstrate experience in executing and delivering original, progressive strategy aligned to the needs of the business.
• Possess a strong desire to innovate; able to think creatively; generate out-of-the-box ideas to circumvent barriers to growth and streamline processes.
• Ability to identify potential conflicts within and across employee teams and address them proactively.
• Experience and high degree of comfort dealing with employees at all levels and of all personality types.
• Ability to plan, communicate, monitor, prioritize, and delegate assignments when appropriate; set challenging and realistic expectations and deliver pointed feedback that propagates personal growth.
• Must be self-motivated/self-starter with the ability to multitask successfully and operate within budgetary and timeline constraints; highly detail oriented and organized, with the ability utilize sound judgement to make quick decisions under pressure.
• Exceptional time management skills coupled with the ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally in a team environment.
• Wonderfully charismatic and articulate; speaks clearly and persuasively; responds well to questions; has strong group presentation skills; writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read, interpret and critically analyze written and quantitative information; able to write and deliver speeches using original and innovative techniques; etc.

WME (William Morris Endeavor)

The Communications Assistant will be responsible for:

• Supporting the SVP, Communications, WME with all communication efforts related to leading entertainment agency WME as well as her work on behalf of the broader Endeavor portfolio
• Contributing to the agency’s internal communications initiatives including print and digital materials and events
• Supporting integration efforts for new companies and partners
• Creating and distributing press analysis reports, tracking editorial calendars, monitoring media coverage
• Assisting in managing corporate websites and social channels
• Creating press pitches and related distribution lists
• Supporting company branding initiatives
• Supporting company social impact initiatives
• Creating decks
• Conducting research
• Executing general administrative duties

Qualifications

• Candidates must have strong writing skills and must be professional, resourceful, dependable, efficient, detail-oriented and highly motivated.
• Communication, organizational, and writing skills must be exceptional for this very demanding and fast-paced environment.
• Communications experience is desired, and interest in business/corporate press preferred.
• Complementary majors include Communications, Public Relations, Business, Marketing and Journalism.
• The ideal candidate is resourceful, committed and has a positive attitude.

Endeavor is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

WME (William Morris Endeavor)