Assistant - Music Brand Partnerships

Creative Artists Agency•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. CAA is seeking an Assistant to support an agent in our Music Brand Partnerships department, based in Los Angeles. CAA Music Brand Partnerships is a dedicated team of music branding and marketing experts that work across all genres. The department develops strategic campaigns and successful partnerships between the Agency’s music clients and brands that span the globe. The ideal candidate should have an interest in working in the advertising, marketing and/or promotional events spaces. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, who has a clear vision, and who is also passionate about how musicians can integrate with brands beyond the live-concert experience. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, has exceptional attention to detail, is willing to immerse themselves in the industry, and is able to communicate with clients, agents, and executives while maintaining a high level of discretion.

Requirements

1+ years of providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment preferably within the music industry; brand partnerships experience is a plus
Able to maintain organization and composure while anticipating needs in high pressure situations with rapidly changing priorities
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Deep understanding of the importance of maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality
Strong follow-through and attention to detail
Excellent Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook skills; Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus
Service oriented with a strong desire to pitch in to help team members
Excellent judgment with respect to representing CAA to buyers, business world, etc.
BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred

Nice To Haves

brand partnerships experience is a plus
Adobe Creative Suite experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Provide direct administrative support including: heavy scheduling/calendar maintenance, booking travel, managing call logs, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and working on special projects as needed
Anticipate executive’s needs; proactively provide support and resources to ensure success
Communicate directly with brands and brand agencies, clients, managers, record labels, and promoters
Implement, fulfill, and track all deal deliverables and key items
Track all contracts, leads, talent ideas, and deposits surrounding past, current and prospective partnership deals
Draft and organize creative materials for artists and events including one sheets and decks that can be used in pitches and the sales process; and maintain organization and updating of such promotional materials
Other various projects and tasks as needed
Maintain working knowledge of the music industry and best practices