Brand Consulting - Experiential Assistant

Job Description

About Us

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, licensing, 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 Role

This individual will work as an Assistant in the Brand Consulting department specifically focused on Experiential Marketing for corporate clients. In this role, they will be responsible for providing administrative support for the Experiential Team as well as day-to-day responsibilities in support of existing Brand Consulting clients and new business efforts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including expense reports, coordinating meetings, correspondence & special projects as needed
• Assist in development & management of timelines, run of show, budgets & premiums tracking, etc. including compiling materials for weekly reports, activation decks, post-event recaps, case studies, required client follow-ups and status documents/project plans
• Support brand client experiential projects from start to finish (briefing to execution)
• Work with clients, vendors, and internal teams to ensure consistent & comprehensive communication
• Participate in development of initial concepts, brainstorms & act as liaison/traffic manager during creative approval process
• Ensure all agency protocols are being followed including vendor agreements, accounting processes, recaps, etc.
• On-site event logistics support such as inventory maintenance, premium procurement, brand ambassador manual development & training, etc.
• Actively participate and help drive brainstorm sessions for RFPs, new client activations including writing and/or formatting decks
• Lead the planning of Brand Consulting-wide events and bonding activities
• Utilize agency resources appropriately and efficiently
• Demonstrate highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness and attention to detail

Qualifications

• General understanding of current brand consulting & experiential marketing industry
• Experience or demonstrated interest in marketing and specific work experience at an experiential agency or event production preferred
• Demonstrates highest level of critical thinking with focus on proactiveness and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining sharp attention to detail
• Team oriented, able to pivot and take on new tasks quickly
• Knowledge in working with detailed budgets
• Polished written and verbal skills. Strong at communicating in written format through well-crafted email correspondence
• Curious; energetic able to pull insights and present research to their direct report
• Ability to listen and ask poignant questions
• Interested in entertainment and pop culture- follows trends, watches sports, awards shows, reads blogs, etc.
• Willingness to work early mornings or late nights to accommodate international clients and special projects
• Must be able to move boxes in a variety of settings (e.g. on-site, office, etc.)
• Ability to build trust through relationship building, confidence and business acumen
• This position requires travel up to 10% of the time.

Location

On-Site in New York, NY United States 

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $22.00 per hour. 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.

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.