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.
Job Description
The Department
The Games Department represents the leading independent developers and studios in the video game industry. Their business revolves around securing financing and distribution for games, representing game IP for film and television adaptations, and facilitating conversations with game publishers, investors, acquirers, and IP holders. The team’s expertise is in augmenting the business development capabilities of games studios, publishers, and teams by providing consulting and deal-making services, from ideation to launch of a title or initiative, across all aspects of production, marketing, execution, and IP.
The Role
CAA is seeking an Assistant to support a senior agent within its Games department. The ideal candidate is passionate about and familiar with games, platforms, game trends, and games IP, along with an interest in strategically planning businesses and helping our client companies grow. An ideal candidate can speak fluently across all sectors of the entertainment industry since Games IP increasingly intersects with other areas.
Responsibilities
- Administrative duties include heavy communication via email and chat, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, expense reports, and general office management tasks
- Serve as first point of contact with clients, Agents and Industry Executives
- Track and meticulously maintain grids of current and prospective clients, projects, deals and execute excellent follow-up and follow through
- Assist with special projects, research opportunities related to CAA clients and tech trends, and compile information as needed
- Assist in identifying new business opportunities and trends for our clients
- Work collaboratively and cross-departmentally over all verticals of the agency
Qualifications
- 10+ months of administrative assistant experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams, comfortable with Slack and Discord
- Familiarity with most cloud service providers
- Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities
- Must have a passion for video games and an aptitude of curiosity when it comes to the digital media landscape; eager to understand emerging technology as it relates to storytelling and content
- Positive, forward-thinking, can-do attitude
- Attention to detail, meticulous organization and problem-solving skills are a must
- Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Polished written and verbal communication
- Ability to work with limited supervision and adjust easily to changing priorities
- Team oriented and able to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels
- A background in economics or finance a plus, not required
- BA/BS Degree preferred
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.
Location:
On-Site in Los Angeles, CA, United States
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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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Creative Artists Agency Los Angeles, California, USA Office
2000 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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