Strategic Client Advisory Associate, Motion Pictures

Who We Are

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. CAA is known for its collaborative culture and exceptional client service.
The Role

Associate based in Los Angeles, part of the Strategic Client Advisory department at the intersection of Motion Picture, Television and Corporate Strategy. Work on strategic projects to maximize value of Film & TV talent, projects and companies, advising client production companies and independent studios, and analyzing the media landscape. Own multiple projects, collaborate cross‑departmentally, and build internal thought leadership.
Key Responsibilities

Drive forward a wide range of strategy‑related Film & TV projects, including:

Research, analyze and synthesize public & proprietary information to prepare summary materials on relevant companies, industries & transactions and provide recommendations.
Create insight‑rich, data‑driven presentations with clear narratives and compelling visuals for clients and agency stakeholders (incl. agents, department leadership, senior leadership and FP&A).
Identify & pursue opportunities to develop & output insights, including building relevant knowledge documents & template materials.
Support individual deals – run valuations, advise on deal structures, draft term sheets, identify leverage points and research precedent.
Build & maintain foundational team infrastructure and proprietary databases.
Manage consulting engagements with client production companies and independent studios:

Lead research & analysis to develop corporate and vertical‑specific growth strategy.
Build & update financial models (incl. company P&L, film slate model, etc.).
Build & maintain relationships with clients, their teams, and other external stakeholders.
Build pitch materials to pursue new clients.
Draft SOW and manage day‑to‑day of projects (incl. lead meetings, build materials, proactively identify & solve roadblocks).
Drive execution of strategy for clients, working closely with colleagues & external counterparts.

Support the broader team:

Support analysis and structuring of Film & TV deals (single‑picture deals and first look/overalls) with clients and their teams.
Own proprietary Film and TV databases (historical talent deal comps, studio windowing, studio/film profitability).
Lead collaboration with FP&A to update client compensation forecasts for high‑value titles (incl. cash flow projections).
Run financial models of Film & TV ultimates to support client deal negotiations.

Qualifications

3‑5+ years of work experience, ideally in strategy roles within the Film & TV industry and a background in consulting or similar professional training program.
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Understanding of maintaining confidentiality.
Strong command of Microsoft Office suite, including expertise in Excel and PowerPoint.
Strong understanding of AI.
Adept at quickly learning new processes and technology.
Bachelor's Degree.
Location

Los Angeles office – on‑site Monday through Thursday with option to work remotely on Fridays.
Compensation

Annual base salary $114,000 – $150,000 in Los Angeles, plus benefits and discretionary bonus. Salary varies by experience, time in role, business sector and geography.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws regarding reasonable accommodation. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters unless contractually engaged.

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