Creators Assistant

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a 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, brand management and consumer product 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, form brand marketing services division, and launch a family office advisory practice, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for 10 consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of property sales and sponsorships, media advisory, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search. 

Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, London, Nashville, Munich, Shanghai, Beijing, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Singapore, Toronto, Denver, Charlotte, Jacksonville, and Atlanta, among other locations globally.  For more information, please visit www.caa.com.  

OVERVIEW

The London office is seeking a highly organised and motivated Assistant to support an Agent in our Creators department representing creators, podcasts and digital media.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, note taking, arranging travel, and general office management tasks

• Financial tracking, processing payments, and account management

• Understanding connectivity across all departments to make projects happen

• Track all projects, data, leads, etc.

• Excellent follow-up and follow through

• Stay up-to-date on current events within the digital and entertainment landscapes

• Quickly learn new systems and take ownership of the process

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to anticipate needs and execute time sensitive matters in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize efficiently.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to be flexible with work hours.

• Strong organizational and communication skills; written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong professional interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality is a must.

• Must be solutions oriented.

• Computer literate (PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and strong working knowledge of Excel)

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.

Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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.