Sports - Assistant

Job Description

Who we are 

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. 

The five-time recipient of the award for “Best in Talent Representation and Management,” presented by the Sports Business Journal, CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis, Olympics and action sports, and golf, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, books, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, licensing, hospitality, and sports properties for sales/sponsorships. CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA represents the most creative and successful artists working in film, television, music, theatre, video games, and digital content, and provides a range of strategic marketing services to corporate clients. 

The Role

CAA Sports is looking for an Assistant to directly support an Agent within the Sports & Entertainment group. Our Sports & Entertainment team supports athletes looking to expand their brand into TV, motion pictures, digital, podcasts, theatre and beyond. The Assistant will also interact with entertainment clients such as production companies, directors, and producer who want to partner with athletes for on and off screen projects. 

In this role, you will be responsible for providing administrative support, tracking client projects, having a pulse on new business opportunities and awareness on pop culture. Assistants are an important part of the CAA structure, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will ultimately become an Agent within the company. This could be a role for you if you are curious about a career in sports, media, talent representation and looking for the opportunity to understand the inner workings of one of the world’s leading sports teams. 

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including heavy phones, coordinating meetings, managing schedules coordinating travel, and preparing expense reports 
• Prepare for meetings and appointments with clients, partners and external stakeholders 
• Assist in client billing and accounting needs 
• Track the flow of ongoing client projects and relationships 
• Aid in bringing projects from development to market 
• General market research on sports, media and entertainment related opportunities 
• Manage a high-volume workload and prioritize time-sensitive tasks 
• Create materials including decks, agendas, meeting notes, one sheets, and spreadsheets 
• General assistance to the team with ongoing projects 

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Business is preferred 
• 1+ years of relevant internships or work experience in sports 
• Interest and/or experience in the intersection of sports and entertainment 
• Administrative experience in coordinating travel, managing calls, emails, filing and more 
• Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook skills 
• General understanding of current sports industry and the nature of a talent agency 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Ability to prioritize a busy workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously 
• Ability to develop business relationships at all levels 
• Self-starter who takes initiative to explore and isn’t afraid to ask questions 

Location

• On-Site in Nashville, TN 

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, a