Sports Broadcasting Assistant
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THE AGENCY
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in film 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.
OVERVIEW
The Sports Media Group works with the top sports broadcasters, insiders, writers and media properties across the media spectrum building their careers both in front of and behind the camera.
The ideal Sports Broadcasting Agent candidate should be able to demonstrate an authentic passion for sports media. You’ll be working on a team of diverse skills sets, constantly soliciting and networking across the sports media landscape.
Responsibilities to include but not limited to:
Day-to-day support for the team, including calendar management, travel arrangements and expenses
Work with client to manage diaries, organize logistics, join briefing calls and attending shows/events with clients when necessary
Assist in deck building and outreach to find commercial opportunities
First point of contact for day-to-day operations of existing brand partnerships
Manage fulfillment of ongoing projects liasing between client and buyer including logistics for on-location shoots, social media posts, and campaign tracking
Assist in client billing and accounting needs
Serve as first point of contact with clients, agents, and executives
Hosting and managing the schedule of US clients when they’re in the European market
Manage a high-volume workload and prioritize time-sensitive tasks
General assistance to the team with ongoing projects
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities
Attention to detail, strong organization and problem-solving skills are a must
Administrative experience and experience with Microsoft Office is preferred
General understanding of current sports industry and the nature of a talent agency
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to prioritize a busy workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to develop business relationships at all levels
Self-starter who takes initiative to explore and isn’t afraid to ask questions
Experience with Instagram, Twitter, TikTok
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Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.
Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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.
Sports Broadcasting Assistant
CAA Sports UK
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