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Best Places to Work in Sports: Agencies — WME Sports

Agencies: 50 or More Employees

WME Sports (Gold)

Employees: 167
Headquarters: Beverly Hills, Calif.
Primary business: Talent, sales and media agency
Key executives: Karen Brodkin, co-head, WME Sports; Josh Pyatt, co-head, WME Sports
Top Engagement Category: Trust in Leadership

 

What makes it a Best Place to Work:

■ WME is a special place; it creates a team-forward environment and also encourages a creative, entrepreneurial spirit within each teammate. It empowers its teammates to create and bring to life their passions within the ecosystem of our business.

 

Because it is the truth. WME values its people. WME provides employees the freedom and opportunities to succeed. It invests in them. Everyone here can make their own path to success, while still working as a team.

 

I have worked at this company for 15 years. It’s never been a better place to work than today. World-class leaders, colleagues, and clients.

 

Great organization and group of colleagues and leaders. Proud of the work we do and continue to and am excited about our future.

 

WME fosters an environment that is accepting of everyone, allowing everyone to share their opinion and become their best self.

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