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TV Assistant - Talent Community scripted and Non-scripted
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
The London office is always seeking highly organised and motivated assistants to work within the TV department. The department is comprised of non-scripted and scripted agents.
The ideal candidate should be highly motivated, quick-thinking and entrepreneurial. They should also be extremely organised, have the ability to multi-task and be able to cope very well under pressure.
The assistant will be responsible for administrative duties including a high volume of phone calls, coordination of a continuously, very high volume of meetings and schedules - including foreign business trips, preparing expense reports, and personal assistance as needed. They will also be expected to do some degree of industry research and evaluation in consultation with the agent.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is vital, as well as the ability to prioritise and multi-task.
- Strong writing skills, and a good knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook, are essential.
- Must have a professional telephone manner.
- Candidates should preferably have some relevant industry experience.
- The candidate must be able to commit to the working hours of 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday for the scripted team, and 10am - 7pm, Monday to Friday for the non-scripted team.
Please send us your CV and we will be in touch should we think you’d be suitable for any future TV Assistant positions.
Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
Creative Artists Agency, UK Limited (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy and maternity or any other legally-recognized protected basis under UK law.
The Company also complies with applicable laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
