Motion Pictures Media Finance - 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. 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 Role

We are looking for an Assistant to support the Business Affairs Executive in our growing Media Finance Group in Los Angeles.  

The office’s primary responsibility is to help package, finance, and sell films outside of the studio system. The position will work closely with projects for the entire Media Finance group as well as with financiers, attorneys, and film distributors. The ideal candidate will have a passion for independent film, the entertainment business and an interest in the negotiation and deal process. Additionally, the Assistant is administratively capable of handling a high volume of tasks with an exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to track all stages of agreements.

Responsibilities

Administrative duties include handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks. Additionally this role will track contracts, and move legal documents through the process. They will serve as first point of contact with agents and executives and assist with special projects, research, flagging trades and news, and compiling information as needed.  

Qualifications

• 10 months + of professional working experience in an administrative or project management capacity
• Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; balance multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities
• Strong communication skills; written and verbal
• Attention to detail a must, follow-up, and strong organizational skills are a requirement
• Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality is a must
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and become familiar with existing systems
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite

Education

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• JD or demonstrated interest in legal or business affairs preferred
• Paralegal / legal assistant encouraged to apply

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $20.00-22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.  

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