Who we are

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.

The Role

CAA is the only agency to offer full book promotional services for clients, including marketing, publicity, and touring support. We work closely with authors, publishers, and partners to create cohesive, innovative, and strategic book campaigns. The CAA Book Marketing team is known for its industry-leading book touring business that elevates our clients’ connections with their fans while supporting local bookstores. Authors benefit from a holistic best-in-class approach to their book launch that includes integrating various agency departments including speaking, commercial endorsements, and podcasts.

CAA is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support an Executive in the New York office. This Executive works with clients to create book touring and media opportunities for authors.

Responsibilities

Assist in conceptualizing and executing unique events and tours for clients
Provide administrative support, including heavy phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
Manage logistical information surrounding multiple, simultaneous timelines
Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives, possessing a professional, customer-service attitude
Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
Analyze market and consumer data and prepare reports to inform event decisions
Coordinate outreach with external event contacts including retailer accounts, publishing houses, promoters, and venue coordinators
Stay up to date on the publishing landscape, popular culture, entertainment, sports, and politics
Track ticket counts and communicate with client’s team including external management
Select travel to support events

Qualifications

BA/BS from an accredited University or College
Outgoing, creative thinker, with strong interest or knowledge of popular culture
Excellent phone demeanor
Professional polish
Ability to stay “one step ahead” at all times
Detail-oriented and extremely organized
Adept at problem solving and thinking quick on his/her/their feet
Ability to perform well under pressure and in a deadline-driven environment
Team oriented

Location

On-Site in New York, NY, United States

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $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 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.

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