Innovation and Corporate Culture – Assistant
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. 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 Guiding Principle: When we take care of each other, good things happen. The Corporate Culture and Employee Engagement team creates programs and initiatives that support CAA’s culture of excellence, collaboration and inclusion. We are seeking an assistant for the Chief Innovation Officer, and a senior executive on the corporate culture team, supporting their daily schedule and a variety of events and projects globally. The ideal candidate is self-driven, highly organized, and proactive, with the ability to communicate and prioritize a range of tasks.
Requirements
- 10+ months of administrative assistant experience preferred
- Attention to detail, meticulous organization and problem solving skills are a must
- Strong interpersonal skills, while maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times
- Superlative written and verbal communication
- Positive, forward-thinking, can-do attitude
- Team oriented and able to collaborate with employees at all levels
- Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations, and maintain a sharp focus while juggling competing priorities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Proficiency with excel, including working with formulas and setting up templates for budgets
- BA/BS Degree preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience with in-person and virtual event planning and logistics is helpful, but not required
Responsibilities
- Administrative duties including: handling phones and email, managing calendars and travel arrangements, expenses, and office management
- Assisting with the planning and management of special events (externally and internally)
- Track events and budgets in excel
- Produce and edit written materials, graphics, and general copywriting
- Proactively communicate status of projects
- Assist with special projects, research and compile information, as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
