Assistant
Who We Are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA),is the world’s leadingfull serviceentertainment, media, and sports agencyWerepresentmany of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital contentWe alsoprovidea range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.
The Role
We are looking for an assistant to support an agent in our Music Touring Department.The ideal candidate should be motivated, interested in the concert booking space, quick-thinkingand open to working in an environment where he/sheis capable of performingadministrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Provide direct administrative supportincluding:heavy scheduling/calendar maintenance, book travel, manage call logs, and prepare expense reports
Anticipate agents’ needs; proactively provide support and resources to ensure success
Process incoming offers; issue, review, and track contracts; obtain current ticket counts and accurately update spreadsheets; clear radiuses; obtain avails and holds from venues; update itineraries; settle shows in CAA’s system
Serve as point of contact for clients, agents/executives, and other industry connections
Other various projects and tasks as needed
Maintain working knowledge of the music industry and best practices
Qualifications
1+ years of providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment preferably within the music industry; booking experience is a plus
Able tomaintainorganization and composure whileanticipatingneeds in ahigh pressuresituations with rapidly changing priorities
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Deep understanding of the importance ofmaintaininga high levelof discretion and confidentiality
Strong follow-through and attention to detail
Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills
Service oriented witha strong desireto pitch in to help team members
Excellent judgment with respect torepresentingCAA to buyers, business world, etc.
BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
Interest in the urban music scene is a plus
Location
Onsite in New York, NY
Compensation
The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. This positionalso iseligible for benefits and discretionarybonusUltimately, wagesmay 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.
Please provide complete and legible information.An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.
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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.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.
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 nine 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. For more information, please visit www.caa.com.
