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 Role 

CAA is seeking an assistant to support an Agent in our Television – News department representing on-air news/broadcast talent. 

Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative support to the department head, including phones, scheduling, travel, account and expenses, research in the fast-paced, high-growth broadcasting group 

• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives, providing a white glove experience 

• Track clients, breaking news stories, industry movement, and trends 

• Assist in new client discovery, pursuit, and signing 

• Prepare pitch materials for clients and assist in sending submissions to networks 

• Aid in contract negotiations and review contracts for legal precedent 

• Keep and update detailed records of correspondence with clients and executives 

Qualifications 

• 10+ months of professional experience 

• 6+ months of relevant administrative experience within the Entertainment, News, or Media Industry is a plus 

• Strong interest/following in news, politics, and media business 

• Ideal candidate is extremely organized and has the ability to think on their feet and prioritize in fast-paced office environment 

• Candidate should be resourceful and take initiative on assigned projects 

• Excellent phone demeanor 

• Strong writing skills 

• Ideal candidate is intuitive and detail-oriented 

• Familiar with or able to learn the television landscape, including talent, networks, and executives 

• Enthusiastic collaborator and team player 

Education 

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred 

Location 

• On-Site in New York, NY United States

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 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.