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, licensing, 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 Role

CAA is seeking an assistant to support two Executives in our Sports Business Affairs. The ideal candidate will be seeking to enhance their knowledge of the sports industry while working at a dynamic and collaborative agency. The assistant plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly. There is tremendous opportunity to learn.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support, including phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, and preparing expense reports
Editing, proofreading, summarizing, and redlining agreements and correspondence
Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives and should possess a professional, customer-service attitude
Track contracts and maintain accurate files
Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
Depending on skill, education level and motivation to learn, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements and may be given the opportunity to assist in negotiations with internal business affairs colleagues

Qualifications

1+ years of relevant experience (including internships) working within sports
Top notch organizational, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to juggle a multitude of tasks
Detail-oriented
Ability to perform well under pressure
Team oriented
BA/BS from an accredited University or College or equivalent work experience preferred
Interest in future law degree is also preferred
Familiarity with contracts, experience proofreading, drafting, and redlining contracts preferred

Location

On-Site in New York, NY, United States

Compensation

The 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, 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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