Job Description
THE AGENCY
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 organisations 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 looking for a Departmental Assistant to join our growing Global Technology team in London. The position reports to the Executives within the International Technology Team. This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least 3 days a week or more, as mandated by the business, in the CAA offices at Hammersmith, London.
The Department
The mission of the International Technology Team is to bridge the gap between the Tech operation and CAA’s expanding global footprint, with their specific requirements and localisation differences in mind. Our mission is to ensure CAA’s best in-class Tech function is maintained throughout the international regions.
Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive administrative function, supporting executives within the Global Technology team, including managing calendars for each executive, setting up and scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, routing incoming calls to appropriate personnel, managing expenses, etc.
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Support the Office of the CTO executive role on task execution to all OCTO related initiatives/projects/activities across the Global Tech and Data team.
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Organise and maintain Get to Know related activities for the Global Tech and Data team, including various team meetings and outings.
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Prepare the meeting / outing agendas and manage attendance to all the Global Tech team meetings / events.
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Support the development and optimisation of Global Technology Team processes and workflows
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General departmental support to ensure efficiencies across adoption & training, data management & integrity, platform & vendor support, budget & procurement, corporate mobile phone management amongst other relevant areas as required
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Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and proprietary materials
Qualifications
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Minimum 1 year of general office experience; Reception experience a plus
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Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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Strong organisation skills
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Strong communication skills; able to relate technology concepts and projects to peers and explain to non-technical colleagues at staff and management positions
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Interest in pursuing a career in Technology
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Demonstrate a genuine passion for the entertainment industry (across television, film, music, etc.), staying well-informed on current trends, and key players within the industry
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Possess strong knowledge and understanding of various social media platforms
Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.
Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
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. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
