Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.
The Role
We are currently seeking an Assistant to support the Lead Business Affairs Executive in the fast-growing Creators and Media & Entertainment Partnerships departments. The position offers an opportunity to learn about business affairs, work with industry executives, agents, and lawyers, and gain meaningful exposure to entertainment law. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, who is curious about the business and legal aspects of the digital and new media industries with a desire to support influencers, streamers, podcasters, gamers, and other digital long and short form content creators.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently support an executive responsible for negotiating deals for talent and production company clients in digital and new media
- General administrative duties including handling phones, managing calendars, and expenses
- Editing, proofreading, summarizing, and redlining agreements and correspondence under the supervision of the Executive
- Depending on skill and motivation to learn, Assistant will gain hands-on experience reviewing, draft, redlining, and commenting on a variety of digital and new media agreements
- Maintain an awareness of the executive's obligations to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs
- Serve as first point of contact with clients, buyers/brands, Agents, and Executives
- Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
Qualifications
- Interest in pursuing a career in entertainment law preferred
- Strong legal writing skills
- Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities
- Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must
- Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels
- Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with influencer, brand or other entertainment contracts is preferred, but not required
Education
- JD required; Bar license preferred
Compensation
The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. 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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.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.Skills Required
- JD
- Bar license
- Strong legal writing skills
- Attention to detail and strong organization skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels
- Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite
- Familiarity with influencer, brand, or entertainment contracts
- Interest in pursuing a career in entertainment law
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
