Television - News Assistant

Full Time • Los Angeles, CA, United States of America

41,600 - 45,760 (Yearly) Added 20 hours, 32 minutes ago

Summary

LOCATION

Los Angeles, CA

QUALIFICATIONS

10+ months of professional experience, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, ability to work under pressure, effective communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. BA/BS from an accredited university preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform administrative duties including managing phones and emails, scheduling travel, preparing expense reports, serving as a primary contact for clients, tracking budgets and financial transactions, staying current on industry news, and assisting with special projects.

INDUSTRY

Entertainment and Sports Agency

SHORT DESCRIPTION

CAA is seeking an assistant for a senior agent in the Television – News department to support news talent representation and gain industry knowledge through collaboration across departments.

Job Description

About Us

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.

The Role

CAA is seeking an assistant to support a senior agent in our Television – News department in Los Angeles, representing journalists, producers, executives and storytellers both in front of and behind the camera. In addition to news talent, this agent represents clients across the industry from magicians to authors, affording the assistant an opportunity to gain broad industry knowledge and collaborate across departments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the news and artist representation in the entertainment business. The assistant is organized and administratively capable of handling a high volume of tasks with the ability to clearly communicate with agents, clients, peers, etc.

Responsibilities

Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, emails, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks
Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives
Track clients and potential clients
Track budgets, payments and other financial transactions as needed
Stay current on the news and entertainment industry landscape
Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed

Qualifications

10+ months of professional experience
Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities
Attention to detail and superlative organization skills
Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels
Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems
Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite

Education

BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred

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.

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 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.

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