Television Non Fiction - Assistant
About The Position
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. The Assistant will provide support to an agent in CAA’s Non Fiction Television Department in Los Angeles. The agent represents talent across the entertainment industry for opportunities in the non-scripted space. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about client services in the entertainment industry. Additionally, the Assistant is detail oriented and able to handle a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment while clearly communicating with agents, clients, and peers.
Requirements
- 10+ months of experience preferred
- Attention to detail and strong organization skills required
- Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects and expectations while maintaining a sharp focus
- Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems
- Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
Responsibilities
- Administrative duties including handling phones, emails, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks
- Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives
- Track budgets, payments and other financial transactions as needed
- Track represented materials, clients, and potential clients
- Assist with project management, research, and compiling information and materials as needed
- Stay current on news, digital content, the unscripted television landscape – talent, shows, networks and executives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
