Innovation and Corporate Culture - Assistant

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.## **Job Description****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.**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**Qualifications*** 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* Experience with in-person and virtual event planning and logistics is helpful, but not required* BA/BS Degree preferred**Location**On-Site in Los Angeles, CA, United States**Compensation**The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $22 – $24. 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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Artists Agency