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Job Description
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
We are looking for an Assistant to join our Motion Picture Marketing group in Los Angeles. The Assistant will provide support to a Marketing Executive. Motion Picture Marketing works in consultation with studios to offer strategic support for the launch and promotion of motion pictures. The ideal candidate will have a passion for marketing and film and is continually learning about the industry. They will be agile and able to juggle scheduling and calls on a high-volume desk, successfully communicate with industry executives, plan screening events, and pull data to track box office performance. Growth opportunities exist for top performers.
Responsibilities
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in all aspects of the role, including maintaining accurate records and managing calendars.
• Keeping track of industry trends, including marketing trends and box office performance.
• Pull and maintain data on film and industry performance.
• Assist with planning and execution of approximately 40 in-person tastemaker evening screening events.
• Attendance at evening events will be required.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor under pressure, adapting quickly to changing priorities and managing expectations effectively.
• Maintain strong attention to detail via daily tasks, projects, and event planning.
• Work collaboratively with the Motion Picture marketing team as well as groups across CAA and the industry.
• Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks.
• Handle working with clients with professionalism and discretion, maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills.
Qualifications
• Interest in awards-centric film marketing, publicity, or events. Proven experience in managing high volumes of emails and phone calls, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Highly organized with ability to multitask and effectively manage while maintaining attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the motion picture industry and marketing is a plus.
• Demonstrated interest in Motion Picture industry.
• Diplomacy, and ability to work with a variety of people in the industry.
• Team oriented, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Event planning experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Location
This role will be on-site in Los Angeles, CA.
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.
Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
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.
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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.
