Music - Touring Assistant

Job Description

Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world's leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency . We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content . We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.
The Role
We are looking for an assistant to support an agent in our Music Touring Department. The ideal candidate should be motivated, interested in the concert booking space, quick-thinking and open to working in an environment where he/she is capable of performing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities
• Provide direct administrative support including: heavy scheduling/calendar maintenance, book travel, manage call logs, and prepare expense reports
• Anticipate agents' needs; proactively provide support and resources to ensure success
• Process incoming offers; issue, review, and track contracts; obtain current ticket counts and accurately update spreadsheets; clear radiuses; obtain avails and holds from venues; update itineraries; settle shows in CAA's system
• Serve as point of contact for clients, agents/executives, and other industry connections
• Other various projects and tasks as needed
• Maintain working knowledge of the music industry and best practices
Qualifications
• 1+ years of providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment preferably within the music industry; booking experience is a plus
• Able to maintain organization and composure while anticipating needs in a high pressure situations with rapidly changing priorities
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Deep understanding of the importance of maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong follow-through and attention to detail
• Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
• Service oriented with a strong desire to pitch in to help team members
• Excellent judgment with respect to representing CAA to buyers, business world, etc.
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• Interest in the urban music is a plus
Location
Onsite in New York, NY
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 talk 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ne6jn5-52-14-17-231-42 in your application.