Assistant, Creative Services

About the role

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. We are currently seeking an Assistant to support the Head of the Creative Services department. The position offers an opportunity to learn about creative project management, work with industry executives and a top tier creative team, and gain exposure to branding, marketing and pitching materials. The ideal candidate is an extremely organized self-starter with a desire to gain experience in creative project management. (This role is not for candidates seeking a Talent Agent career path).

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties include heavy phones, coordinating meetings and schedules, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and special projects
• Maintenance of executive's day-to-day calendar and travel coordination
• Intake and tracking of requests using project management software

Requirements

• One year of professional experience working in a fast-paced creative and/or production environment
• Friendly, professional, enthusiastic personality with an understanding and appreciation of client service, and a passion for problem solving
• Superior scheduling, tracking, and follow-up skills
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts and rationale, and to work fluidly with creative professionals
• Hard-working, "can-do" attitude
• Maintains a sharp focus on multiple projects simultaneously, while paying close attention to details
• Works well under pressure and meets tight deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills, understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Effectively interacts with employees at all levels
• Quickly learns new processes and technology
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite
• Desire to be part of an organization that values teamwork and taking care of each other
• Location
• This role is hybrid, based out of the Los Angeles office.

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