Media and Entertainment Strategy and Business Development - Assistant

Job Description

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.

The Department

CAA’s Media & Entertainment Partnerships group provides powerful solutions for brands with world- class media and entertainment companies, talent & IP.

Representing today’s most influential talent, producers, entertainment studios, platforms, and streamers, we forge strategic partnerships and content marketing solutions with leading global advertisers.

The department consists of three teams which work collaboratively together: Strategy & Business Development, Sales and Creative.

The Role

CAA is seeking an Assistant to support two Strategy & Business Development ExecuNves in our Media & Entertainment Partnerships department based in Los Angeles. The ExecuNves are the account leads on key clients and work cross-funcNonally across the department and with internal/external properNes, clients, and agencies.

The ideal candidate should be moNvated, interested in the Entertainment space (Streamers, Studios, Titles, Experiences, Publishers, etc.) and curious about how Entertainment Brand Partnerships are created, packaged, and executed. The candidate should be a quick thinker, a polished communicator (at all levels, internally and externally) and possess solid administraNve skills. The individual should be flexible, highly organized and can mulN-task under pressure.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day needs of two Strategy & New Business Executives, which will include:

• Administrative duties include handling heavy phones, calendar management, note taking, arranging travel, preparing expenses and general office management tasks.

• Quickly learn new systems and take ownership of the process to track all projects, data, leads, etc.

• Excellent follow-up and follow-through to meet deadlines.

• Ongoing industry monitoring and research, staying up to date on current events within the

  entertainment and brand partnerships landscape both internally and externally.

• Participate in team brainstorms and contribute to client or new business initiatives with

  supporting research, partnership ideation, campaign planning or outlining building.

Qualifications

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred.

• Experience with Branded Content or Media is a plus but not required.

• Experience with Sponsorships and Partnerships is a plus but not required.

• Experience working at an agency is a plus but not required.

• Knowledgeable and proactive when it comes to marketing trends, emerging media, consumer

  insights & digital/social content.

• Strong time management and ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and

  responsibilities at once.

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to be flexible with work hours.

• Strong organizational and communication skills; written and verbal.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong professional interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining

  confidentiality is a must.

• Must be solutions oriented.

• Computer proficient (Microsoft Office & Keynote a plus).

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.

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