Motion Pictures Media Finance - 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. We are looking for an Assistant to support an agent in our Media Finance Group in Los Angeles. The office’s primary responsibility is to help package, finance, and sell films outside of the studio system, and is heavily involved in film sales across all the major festivals such as Cannes, Sundance and Toronto. The ideal candidate will have a passion for film and curiosity for how films are developed, financed, and sold. Additionally, the Assistant is administratively capable of handling a high volume of tasks, across multiple time-zones, with the ability to clearly communicate with the agent, clients, and peers.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 months of professional administrative or equivalent experience
- Ability to work well in fast-paced environments; meet tight deadlines; lead multiple projects and expectations; maintain a sharp focus while handling competing priorities; ability to work well under pressure
- Attention to detail, strong organization and problem-solving skills are a must
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and Teams
- Ability to anticipate needs and execute time-sensitive matters
- Team oriented and able to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels
- Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems
Nice To Haves
- BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage administrative duties including handling heavy phones and emails, client calendar management, booking reports, preparing expense reports, updating contracts, scheduling travel and general office management tasks
- Serve as the first point of contact with clients, Agents and Network/Studio Executives
- Track clients, potential clients projects and financiers
- Assist with special projects, research, flagging trades, news and compiling information as needed
- Stay up to date on current events within the entertainment landscape, especially as it relates to Motion Pictures and Television
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
