William Morris Endeavor Interview

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Why do YOU want to work at a talent agency
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I want to work at a talent agency because I LIKE TO SELL. I love to sell a product that i am very passionate about. I used to manage my friend matt, I really believed in Matts music. Matt and I went to a lot of concerts together, and i firmly believed that his music was just as good if not better than the artists we were seeing. So, what we did was we put together our list of all the clubs in NY that we thought would be a good match for mATTS mUSIC AND we put together an EPK. Rather than emailing people we went door to door and asked for the talent buyer. nearly every every time the buyer was in i was able to sell Matt to them.
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Why do YOU want to work in entertainment?
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I want to work in entertainment because I grew up around it through my father who is also an agent. Overall, i think that the fast paced speed of entertainment mirrors my mind set and personality because in order to be successful in entertainment you must know how to effectively communicate and listen to others in high stress situations.
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Favorite WME client?
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skrillex,calvin harris, afrojack
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Strengths and Weaknesses
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A strength of mine is definitely my willingness to work. I have the ability to work non stop until my task has been accomplished to the highest standard. My biggest weakness is probably my lack of technological skills.This is because i have yet to have job or internship that required a high level of technical skills but I am confident that I would not have a problem learning new programs.
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Tell me about yourself
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I take pride in my health and well being. In my free time i enjoy testing the limits of my taste buds and exploring new organic eateries in Charleston. At school I also picked up surfing and rock climbing. I am also an avid traveler- last year I studied in Paris for a Semester and the Summer before i studied in London these two trips really sparked my interest in european club music.
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What do you know about the process/company
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WME is a company where people are rewarded for taking risks. As a company I know that WME Is the product of a merger between the William Morris Agency and the Endeavor Agency. WME represents artist's in movies,music,television,theatre and publishing and the NFL. The company is led by Ari Emmanuel and Patrick Whitesell. Shortly after the merger WME launched the investment group RAINE grew to include companies like VICE Media.WME had acquired the Miss Universe Organization
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Why WME
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I want to work for WME because Ari Emmanuel said \"We built a culture where people are rewarded for taking risks.\" this speaks to me because i think that all meaningful achievements involve taking some type of risk.When I am presented with a problem, i am never afraid to take a CALCULATED risk, so working for a company that rewards this type of problem solving would be perfect .I also admire that WME has the WME Foundation. I want to work for a company that highly prioritizes business but is also concerned with the community
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What did I do at Red Bull Records
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At RBR I focused primarily on market analysis for RBR'S artists. This involved me hearing a remix of one of our artist's songs, analyzing the genre of the remix and applying my knowledge of electronic music to decipher which remix was the best fit for the radio station we were trying to get our artist's song on. Then I would create a write up on why the station should play our remix on their show.
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Where are you from? Do you like [insert school you attend] and why? What field do you want to pursue in entertainment and why?
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I am originally from Stamford, Connecticut right outside of New York City. I am currently a Senior at the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina studying Arts Management. I do like my school - i think my school is the best because of its up and coming live music scene, I feel like there is always a new band or artist waiting to be discovered.
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What type of music do you listen to? What music venues in NYC do you enjoy going to? What personality traits that you didn't necessarily get from job or internship but would help you in a position such as music central?
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Some personality traits of mine are I am dedicated and committed (able to work long hours until the job is done right) I am also very personable and able to talk and relate to almost anybody I come into contact with. This skill enables me to be persuasive.
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What was your biggest disappointment and how did you respond?
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each year my old highschool has an event college 101. which is when the seniors who just graduated return to school and tell us about their first semester of college and give advice.Ever since i was a freshman in high school i had looked forward to the day when i could finally do this too just like the classes before me . Finally when the day came my family and i were out of town, and i was never able to participate in college 101. (i got over it...eventually)
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Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What do you know about working at WME?
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In five years I want to have moved up from the mailroom and assistant positions and onto being a full time agent. I know that working at WME involves strenuous hours and dedication in order to possibly be promoted. So this vision of mine is of course solely obtainable through hardwork.
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What is your end goal or dream career?
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In the end, I want to have climbed my way through all the stages of a major agency. From the first day in the mailroom to one of the company's most respected agents. Once i had fully established myself in the industry I would love to form my own agency.
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How do you deal with a TYPE A personality?What did you do that allowed you to be successful?
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i \"manage\" a TYPE A by realizing they are difficult and acting accordingly by demonstrating CONFIDENCE in what I do - I know my business , know who I am and won't allow myself to get intimidated or pushed around by diff people . I use diplomacy and common sense This is what overall allows me to be successful.
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