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.
The Role
We are looking for a Departmental Assistant to join our growing Global Technology team in London. The position reports to the Executives within the International Technology Team. This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least 3 days a week or more, as mandated by the business, in the CAA offices at Hammersmith, London.
The Department
The mission of the International Technology Team is to bridge the gap between the Tech operation and CAA’s expanding global footprint, with their specific requirements and localisation differences in mind. Our mission is to ensure CAA’s best in-class Tech function is maintained throughout the international regions.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive administrative function, supporting executives within the Global Technology team, including managing calendars for each executive, setting up and scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, routing incoming calls to appropriate personnel, managing expenses, etc.
Support the Office of the CTO executive role on task execution to all OCTO related initiatives/projects/activities across the Global Tech and Data team.
Organise and maintain Get to Know related activities for the Global Tech and Data team, including various team meetings and outings.
Prepare the meeting / outing agendas and manage attendance to all the Global Tech team meetings / events.
Support the development and optimisation of Global Technology Team processes and workflows
General departmental support to ensure efficiencies across adoption & training, data management & integrity, platform & vendor support, budget & procurement, corporate mobile phone management amongst other relevant areas as required
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information and proprietary materials
Qualifications
Minimum 1 year of general office experience; Reception experience a plus
Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Strong organisation skills
Strong communication skills; able to relate technology concepts and projects to peers and explain to non-technical colleagues at staff and management positions
Interest in pursuing a career in Technology
Demonstrate a genuine passion for the entertainment industry (across television, film, music, etc.), staying well-informed on current trends, and key players within the industry
Possess strong knowledge and understanding of various social media platforms
Top Skills
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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