Job Description
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.
Job Description
The Role:
The Assistant will support an Agent in the Global Client Strategy department. A general interest in innovation and deal making is required to be successful in this role. Additionally, this individual should be interested in working with talent across CAA's client roster. In addition to general administrative duties, this role would be ideal for someone who has interest in contributing ideas that result in new business opportunities that drive revenue for CAA and our clients.
Responsibilities:
• Administrative duties include heavy phones, coordinating meetings and schedules, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
• Create and maintain pitch decks and provide market research when needed
• Research opportunities related to CAA clients and up and coming technology trends
• Assist in identifying new business opportunities for our clients
• Work collaboratively and cross-departmentally over all verticals of the agency
Qualifications:
• 10 months + of professional working experience in an administrative or project management capacity
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• A passion for pop culture, entertainment and emerging trends
• Self- starter and interested in exploring new business opportunities
• Highly flexible, highly organized and able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, and pay close attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong use of PowerPoint required
• Computer literate (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Team oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn3ww1-3-135-219-166-42 in your application.
