Brand Consulting - Account Executive - Music Partnerships

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, licensing, 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.

THE DEPARTMENT

CAA Brand Consulting is the entertainment & sports marketing agency within CAA. Our mission is to drive cultural brand relevance for our clients by tapping into CAA's connectivity to pop culture. Leveraging our deep relationships and influence with studios, networks, labels, leagues, teams, venues, events, media, and content platforms, we provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients around their entertainment & sports strategies.

THE ROLE

The Account Executive, Music Partnerships will support an account in CAA's Brand Consulting department in Los Angeles, specifically providing support for a highly matrixed telecom and entertainment client. The candidate will work in conjunction with internal account leads on managing the client's Hispanic marketing Latin music sponsorships portfolio, including national music tours and regional events such as music festivals. The role includes coordinating program/project timelines, working closely with partners and vendors, planning and managing onsite activations, and providing consistent, high-quality service and communications to clients and stakeholders.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Track and manage assigned deliverables of national music tour and/or local music festivals including branded activations, media entitlements, ticket banks, etc.
• Facilitate consistent and comprehensive communication with clients, partnership/vendor contacts, and internal teams (e.g., status reports, recaps, follow-ups, etc.) as needed by account leads.
• Create presentations for key meetings internally and externally, activation decks, campaign go-to-market plans, and program/event recaps.
• Forecast, measure and analyze impact of programs; produce reports to demonstrate campaign progress and KPI success.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure streamlined execution of national programming and events as needed.
• Ensure all agency protocols are being followed including vendor agreements, accounting processes, recaps, etc.
• Demonstrate highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness, attention to detail and ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Support senior music partnerships team members as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, or related discipline strongly preferred or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of client interfacing experience; live music marketing is a plus.
• Agency or property experience highly preferred.
• Direct client servicing experience and strong relationships building skills.
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Strong writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and keep up in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter who is also able to take direction.
• Extremely organized and detail oriented, with high importance put on deliverables and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, OneDrive) with strong use of Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Travel required (up to 25% both locally and nationally).
• Interest in multicultural marketing, Latin music, is a plus.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

LOCATION

This person will be based in the Los Angeles office Monday - Thursday, with the flexibility to work remote on Friday.

COMPENSATION

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $75,000-$80,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d25nkm-3-133-156-156-42 in your application.