Creative Services - Assistant

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally. 

The Role

We are currently seeking an Assistant to support the Head of the Creative Services department. The position offers an opportunity to learn about creative project management, work with industry executives and a top tier creative team, and gain exposure to branding, marketing and pitching materials. The ideal candidate is an extremely organized self-starter with a desire to gain experience in creative project management.  (This role is not for candidates seeking a Talent Agent career path).

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties include heavy phones, coordinating meetings and schedules, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and special projects

• Maintenance of executive’s day-to-day calendar and travel coordination

• Intake and tracking of requests using project management software.

Qualifications

• One year of professional experience working in a fast-paced creative and/or production environment

• Friendly, professional, enthusiastic personality with an understanding and appreciation of client service, and a passion for problem solving

• Superior scheduling, tracking, and follow-up skills

• Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale, and to work fluidly with creative professionals

• Hard-working, “can-do” attitude

• Maintains a sharp focus on multiple projects simultaneously, while paying close attention to details

• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines

• Strong interpersonal skills, understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality

• Effectively interacts with employees at all levels

• Quickly learns new processes and technology

• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite

• Desire to be part of an organization that values teamwork and taking care of each other

Location

This role is hybrid, based out of the Los Angeles office.

Compensation: The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00 - $22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.