Job Description
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
CAA is seeking an assistant to support three Executives in the Speakers Department. The Executives oversee marketing, client relations and event management. The ideal candidate will have an interest in Event Management, Marketing and the Speakers industry. This assistant plays a critical role within the team and requires a highly organized individual with strong interpersonal skills and exceptional attention to detail. They must demonstrate a sense of independence, self-motivation, flexibility, and the ability to multitask.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain databases
- Assist with event logistics, including travel arrangements, event briefings, and event communications
- Track and meticulously maintain grids of data and execute excellent follow-up and follow through
- Stay updated on social media platforms/trends and assist with content planning and posting
- Assist with light video trimming/editing for speaker highlight reels, sizzle reels, and promotional videos
- Manage administrative duties including calendar management, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks
- General assistance to the department with special and ongoing projects
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
- Organized, efficient, and detail oriented, with a sense of urgency
- Experience that demonstrates the ability to multitask and constantly reprioritize workload
- Ability to work well in fast-paced environments; meet tight deadlines; lead multiple projects and expectations; maintain a sharp focus while handling competing priorities; ability to work well under pressure
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to anticipate needs and execute time-sensitive matters
- Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems
- Strong writing and storytelling skills for crafting compelling marketing materials
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Pro proficient
- An aptitude for technology, media, and internet-based research and applications
Location
- On-Site in New York, NY, United States
Compensation
The base hourly rate for this position is $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 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.
