Sports - Property Sales, Assistant

Job Description

Who we are

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.

The five-time recipient of the award for ''Best in Talent Representation and Management,'' presented by the Sports Business Journal, CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis, Olympics and action sports, and golf, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, books, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, licensing, hospitality, and sports properties for sales/sponsorships. CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA represents the most creative and successful artists working in film, television, music, theatre, video games, and digital content, and provides a range of strategic marketing services to corporate clients.

The Role

CAA Sports is looking for an Assistant to join the Property Sales team in the New York office. This team is responsible for selling sponsorships and branding deals on behalf of arenas, leagues and teams within the sports industry. In this role, the Assistant will initially be responsible for providing administrative support to two Sports Property Sales Executives, aiding in completion of day-to-day tasks such as scheduling meetings, calendar management, processing expense reports, carrying out research and providing assistance within the partnerships sales process. Assistants are an important part of the CAA structure, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will ultimately become an Agent within the company. This could be a role for you if you are curious about a career in sponsorships, sales and the opportunity to understand the inner workings of one of the world's leading sports partnerships sales teams.

Responsibilities
• Day-to-day support for the team, including calendar management, travel arrangements, expenses, answering calls, taking notes during calls, meeting and greeting clients
• General market research as required on: Competitors, Brands, Territories, Legislation and Events
• Prospecting new business across emerging brands and categories
• Production of presentations for new business and client meetings
• Manage a high-volume workload and prioritize time-sensitive tasks
• Research and analyze data to create insights and briefings
• Create materials including decks, agendas, meeting notes, one sheets, and spreadsheets
• General assistance to the team with ongoing projects

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree is preferred
• 1+ year of experience including full-time work or internships
• Administrative experience and experience with Microsoft Office is preferred
• Ability to prioritize a busy workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Detail oriented, with specific attention to organization
• Self-starter who takes initiative to explore and isn't afraid to ask questions
• General understanding of current sports industry and the nature of a talent agency
• Professionalism in developing business relationships at all levels
• Self-starter who takes initiative to explore and isn't afraid to ask questions
• Previous experience in sponsorships/partnerships, branding, marketing fields is desirable
• Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills

Location
• On-site in New York, NY

Compensation
• The base hourly rate for this position is $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-rv89xj-13-59-90-172-42 in your application.