Associate, Strategic Development

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. 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. 
 

Position Overview

CAA is seeking an Associate based in Los Angeles for a unique and highly visible position at the company, focused on identifying and evaluating areas of growth and diversification for CAA, as well as developing plans to achieve sustained and balanced growth across the organization.

The candidate will join a nimble group of professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, growth strategy and innovation, investment banking, and private equity, who serve as in-house advisors to CAA’s executive leadership. The candidate will be responsible for working directly with CAA’s strategy and operations teams on analyzing high-potential opportunities for the agency, as well as developing perspectives on key trends in the market.

The candidate will gain meaningful exposure to a wide array of projects across different sectors of the media and entertainment industry. The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing industries and businesses, developing strategic frameworks, analyzing data, building relationships, and executing projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Perform industry, market, and company-specific research and analysis; assess industry trends, market size and structure, industry M&A activity, and competitive landscape

• Analyze large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendations

• Develop a deep understanding of and be a company-wide thought-leader on market trends and the impact of emerging technologies

• Maintain and evolve a robust pipeline of potential growth opportunity areas for CAA, in collaboration with the strategy and operations teams

• Create key analyses for project operations and funding decisions across the enterprise

• Steer cross-functional projects and build consensus with senior leadership across the organization, to aid in the development, assessment, and execution of growth strategies

• Conduct ad hoc analyses and presentations for senior leadership

• Perform other critical tasks as directed

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university

• 2-4 years of work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or similar roles (preferably with direct experience in the media, entertainment, or sports sectors)

• Interest in the media, entertainment and sports industries and a passion to learn

• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

• Independent thinker with a point of view on the risks and rewards of new growth opportunities and strategic initiatives

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Attention to detail in all deliverables

• Strong work ethic with a high level of responsiveness

• Ability to manage deadlines with a high level of responsibility and autonomy

Location

This role will be based in our Los Angeles, CA office; Hybrid

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $95k - $125k. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary 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.

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.

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.