[CREATIVE ARTISTS AGENCY] Television - Nonscripted Assistant
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. 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:
The Assistant will provide support to an agent in CAA’s Non Fiction Television Department in New York. 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 administratively capable of handling a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment with the ability to clearly communicate with agents, clients, and peers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative duties including handling heavy 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 represented materials, clients, and potential clients.
Track budgets, payments and other financial transactions as needed.
Assist with project management, research, and compiling information and materials as needed.
Stay current on news, digital content, the unscripted, documentary television landscape – talent, shows, networks and executives.
QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ months of experience preferred.
Ability to work well under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple projects and expectations while maintaining a sharp focus.
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.
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.
EDUCATION
BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred.
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.
Role is based in New York.
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