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.
OVERVIEW
Our London-based Sports Sales team is looking for a highly organised and motivated Executive Assistant to support both the Head of International Sales and the Head of International Talent and their teams. The role requires an individual who has strong organisational skills, the ability to multi-task, and is personable by nature.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading, fast paced, successful and international sports and entertainment agency. This role will work alongside an experienced group of sports professionals, learn how the commercial sports industry works and make a direct contribution to CAA as well as its core clients.
This role will be responsible for administrative support for both the Head of International Sales and the Head of International Talent, including diary management, meeting and conference call bookings, travel arrangements and expenses, as well as other project work to support Sports Sales initiatives. There may also be requirements to provide support to the Sports Talent Agents in the team on an ad hoc basis.
ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
• Act as a first point of contact: dealing with correspondence and phone calls.
• Administrative support for the Head of International Sales & Head of International Talent.
• Diary management, meeting and conference call bookings, inclusive of relevant reminders.
• Travel arrangements and all expenses.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including business guests, clients and brand executives.
• Preparing presentations.
• Take notes at meetings, preparing the minutes as and when needed.
• General market research / analysis as required on: Clients, Industries, Brands, Contacts, Territories, Legislation.
• Prospecting new and relevant business opportunities.
• Create client meeting update presentations.
• General assistance to the team with ongoing projects for our broad client base.
• Day-to-day support for the team and general administrative support.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous PA or Team Assistant experience.
• Professional manner with a positive ''can do'' attitude.
• Ability to prioritise and multitask with a busy workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong confidential work ethic.
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.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1pb3x-3-93-162-26-42 in your application.