Coordinator, Speaker Relations

Who We Are:

WME is a leading entertainment agency representing the world’s greatest artists, content creators and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television and theater. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, WME 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.

Who We Are:

The Harry Walker Agency is the world’s leading speakers’ agency - and has been for over 70 years. HWA exclusively represents today’s thought leaders and has access to and relationships with hundreds of freelance speakers. HWA speakers’ bureau exclusively represents former Heads of State and World Leaders, the most prominent U.S. Cabinet Officers, Nobel Laureates, journalism's biggest names, bestselling authors, Chief Executive Officers and well-known economists.

WME is a leading entertainment agency representing the world’s greatest artists, content creators and talent across books, digital media, fashion, film, food, music, sports, television and theater. Named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, WME 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.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

HWA is seeking an Account Manager who will be part of a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day management of Speaking engagements, serving as the liaison between Speaker’s office and organizations. The account manager will be focused on political and world leaders and is responsible for organizing and coordinating all details associated with the execution of the Speaker’s appearance leading up to and at the time of the event.

A Candidate for this role will have:

• 2-4 years of client-based servicing and/or events management experience. Specific disciplines could include event logistics, travel coordination, executive support for high level VIPs, and communications management.
• Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with clients, agency and vendors.
• Experience with on-site event marketing operations and logistics.
• Experience with working with internal teams (accounting/business affairs) as well as other agency partners.
• Superior client relationship/service skills.
• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and work collaboratively in groups.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word.
• Understanding of Social Media platforms is preferred.
• Proficiency in Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and other video conference platforms.
• A positive, problem solving attitude and ability to respond to time-sensitive situations with ease.
• Experience working on government campaigns or having a government background is preferred

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.

Hiring Range Minimum: $66,375 annually

Hiring Range Maximum: $88,500 annually