Strategic Communications Manager

Creative Artists Agency•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

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 Strategic Communications Manager will play a key role in creating and implementing external and internal communications strategies across a range of areas, including Music, Creators, Theatre, and Games. This includes supporting media relations for agency clients, as needed. The Manager will always operate with integrity and purpose. The Corporate Communications department manages global external communications on behalf of CAA, including media relations, speaking engagements, advertising, and events. In addition, the department manages internal communications worldwide, including companywide announcements and meetings. The department also includes a Digital Marketing team, overseeing CAA’s social media and web presence, and a Creative Services team of video editors and graphic designers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
3-7 years of experience in communications (must include media relations, ideally with corporate and internal communications experience)
Entertainment experience strongly preferred; service business experience a plus
Manages multiple demanding tasks while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
Quickly grasps new concepts and is agile in working across diverse lines of business in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Exhibits a proactive, service-oriented and collaborative approach to identifying, creating and responding to opportunities
Exercises creative and strategic thinking in their work
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and judgment, and builds relationships and trust at all levels of the organization
Excellent verbal and writing/editing skills

Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and assist in creating communications plans that align with and help deliver on these objectives
Execute communication plans, securing high-impact coverage in relevant media outlets, developing messaging across communication platforms, and initiating other communications and/or public relations initiatives
Create and manage profiles of key business leaders, including agents and executives
Develop and foster relationships with key reporters to help achieve strategic communications objectives
Manage time-sensitive news stories
Prepare spokespeople for interviews and speaking engagements
Provide direction and feedback to assistants and other staff
Write and edit communications materials