Account Executive- Sports, Entertainment & Cultural Partnerships

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Abu Dhabi, ARE
In-Office
Digital Media
The Role

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville, London and Beijing. Founded in 1975, CAA represents many of the most successful professionals working in film, television, music, theatre, video games, sport, and digital content, and provides a range of strategic marketing and consulting services to corporate clients. 

In CAA Brand Consulting we have 250+ specialists working with over 40 leading brands. Our vision is to be the strategic partner for brands in helping them solve their biggest challenges. Our services and connectivity in sport and entertainment allow us to identify, develop, activate and measure partnership strategies that build brands and grow business. In London our clients include the likes of OKX, Volvo, Salesforce, Qualcomm, Allianz and Etihad Airways. 

There is also a unique culture within CAA; for a global agency it has a small agency feel, with a great sense of teamwork, ambition, empowerment and entrepreneurialism. 

OVERVIEW

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for a driven and talented Account Executive to join our award-winning global Brand Consulting team. 
We’re looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic, and reliable individual who’s eager to launch their career in sports and entertainment marketing.
Partnerships and sponsorships are powerful ways for brands to connect with dynamic and diverse audiences. The ideal candidate will bring a natural curiosity and passion for how brands engage with popular culture, along with a strategic mindset, proactive attitude, and strong multitasking skills to navigate and manage complex projects effectively.

THE ROLE

This is an exciting role servicing one of Brand Consulting’s flagship accounts in the UAE region.  

The client is based in Abu Dhabi, but the account is run out of our UK office. Working in partnership with the London team, the UAE-based Account Executive will provide critical support to the wider account team in the planning, development and execution of activation strategies across a range of marketing channels and disciplines. 

Working alongside an Account Manager, the Account Executive will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day operations, researching ideas, managing projects, event logistics, liaising with rights holders and suppliers, tracking rights and assets, client reporting and general account support. 

We are looking for someone that can not only demonstrate the requisite organisational skills and attention to detail to manage the administration of the account but also has the confidence and passion to bring fresh and innovative ideas to the table. 

What does the role involve? 

  • Assist the Account Manager with day-to-day operations 

  • Assist with tracking, fulfilling and managing sponsorship rights and assets 

  • Help research, develop and implement activation plans e.g events, talent appearances, shoots, experiential, hospitality etc

  • Rights holder, stakeholder and supplier engagement 

  • Account administration, budget tracking and client reporting 

  • Monitoring latest trends in sport, digital and technology 

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

  • Ambition, enthusiasm, reliability and a strong work ethic 

  • A self-starter with a proactive can-do attitude 

  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build new relationships quickly 

  • An organised, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure 

  • A team player who is also comfortable working autonomously 

  • Creative flair with a passion for ideas and innovative thinking 

  • A natural communicator with strong written skills and attention to detail 

  • A passion for sport and entertainment with a finger on the pulse of popular culture 

Creative Artists Agency Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Creative Artists Agency and has not been reviewed or approved by Creative Artists Agency.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is considered robust, including medical, dental, and vision, with HSA/FSA options available. Feedback suggests this core coverage stands out as a strong element of the package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and a late‑December company shutdown. Feedback suggests this shutdown meaningfully boosts practical time away from work.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Unique industry access—such as screenings, event tickets, and on‑site showcases—adds meaningful lifestyle value. Everyday perks like casual atmosphere, drinks, and parking are also cited as positives.

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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
3,595 Employees

What We Do

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. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.

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