Creative Artists Agency is hiring: Television Business Affairs - Assistant in Lo

## **Job Description****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. 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 Role**We are currently seeking an Assistant to support an Executive in the Television Business Affairs department. The position offers an opportunity to learn about business affairs, work with industry executives and lawyers, as well as, gain exposure to entertainment law. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possessing a desire to gain exposure to the business and legal aspects of the entertainment industry (this role is not for candidates seeking the Agent career path).**Responsibilities*** Efficiently support an executive responsible for negotiating deals for writing, directing, acting and producing clients in scripted and non-scripted television.* General clerical and administrative duties including letter drafting, filing, handling phones, managing calendars, scheduling, expenses, and office management.* Editing, proofreading, summarizing and redlining agreements and correspondence under the supervision of the executive.* Depending on skill, educational level and motivation to learn, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements.* Maintain an awareness of the executive's obligations in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs.* Serve as first point of contact with clients, Agents and Executives.* Track current and potential clients.* Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed.**Qualifications*** 1+ years of Administrative Assistant experience in an agency, studio, and/or talent management setting preferred. Interest in pursuing a career in entertainment law preferred, but not required.* 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 and strong organization skills are a must.* Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality.* Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees at all levels.* Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems.* Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite.* Familiarity with film, television or other entertainment contracts is preferred, but not required.**Education*** **JD is required\***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 In Summary: The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possessing a desire to gain exposure to the business and legal aspects of the entertainment industry . CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, and sports personalities . En Español: La Agencia de Artistas Creativos (CAA) es la agencia líder en entretenimiento y deportes, con experiencia global en el entretenimento cinematográfico y en vivo, medios digitales, publicación, ventas y respaldo patrocinador, finanzas mediáticas, inversión al consumidor, moda, licencias de marcas comerciales y filantropía. Distinguida por su cultura de colaboración y servicio excepcional a los clientes, CAA identifica, innova y amplifica oportunidades para las personas y organizaciones que dan forma a la cultura e inspiran al mundo. El pionero del negocio de la agencias, CAa fue el primero en construir un negocio deportivo, crear un banco de inversiones, lanzar un fondo de riesgo, fundar empresas emergentes tecnológicas, establecer un brazo philanthropic, una empresa en China, y formar una división de servicios de marca. Fundada en 1975, CAA tiene su sede central en Los Ángeles, y cuenta con oficinas en Nueva York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, Londres, Múnich, Ginebra, Estocolmo, Shanghai y Pekín, entre otras ubicaciones a nivel mundial. El candidato ideal es un auto-iniciador, que posee el deseo de obtener exposición a los aspectos comerciales y legales de la industria del entretenimiento (este papel no es para los candidatos que buscan la trayectoria profesional de Agente).** Responsabilidades*** Apoyar eficazmente al ejecutivo responsable de negociar acuerdos para escribir, dirigir, actuar y producir clientes en televisión guionada y sin guión.* Funciones administrativas generales como redacción de cartas, presentación, manejo de teléfonos, gestión de calendarios, programación, gastos y administración de oficinas. * Editar, revisar, resumir y corregir acuerdos y correspondencia bajo supervisión del ejecutor. El interés en seguir una carrera en la ley del entretenimiento es preferible, pero no requerido.* Capacidad para trabajar bien bajo presión; cumplir con plazos ajustados; administrar múltiples proyectos y expectativas; y mantener un enfoque agudo mientras se gestionan las prioridades de competencia. * La atención al detalle y fuertes habilidades organizativas son imprescindibles. Una solicitud incompleta puede afectar su consideración para el empleo.Creative Artists Agency, LLC (la Company) se compromete a una política de Igualdad en Oportunidades de Empleo y no discriminará sobre la base de raza (incluyendo los rasgos históricamente asociados con la raza, incluyendo textura del cabello y peinado protector), color, religión, credo, género o sexo (incluso embarazo, parto, lactancia materna u otras condiciones médicas relacionadas), origen nacional, ascendencia, edad, discapacidad física, incapacidad mental, condición médica, información genética, estado familiar y cuidado médico, estatus militar o veterano, estado matrimonial, estatuto familiar, orientación sexual, sexualidad, expresión de género, afiliación política, un empleado o sus dependientes que reciben una decisión de salud reproductiva (por ejemplo, la toma de decisiones de acceso a una vivienda determinada, dispositivo médico o ausencia especificada de servicios médicos), o cualquier otra identidad establecida por las leyes locales, salvo si la CAA acepta la aplicación de la Ley contraindicativa aplicable al uso de personas con discapacidad permanente, incluida una licencia estatal y no cumple con las normas legales aplicables. Cualquier agencia, persona o entidad de empleo que presente un currículum no solicitado lo hace con el reconocimiento y acuerdo de que la CAA tendrá derecho a contratar al solicitante según su criterio sin ninguna cuota debida a la agencia de empleo, persona u entidad presentadora. #J-18808-Ljbffr