Assistant - Digital Media Business Affairs

Full Time Job
The Department

In the rapidly expanding digital space, there are four main areas of focus for this department:
• Talent Representation: Representing on-camera and off-camera talent, CAA works with the next generation of storytellers who are creating and shaping the narratives for digital platforms and their audiences. Through holistic representation, we leverage talent expertise and social scale to create monetization and marketing opportunities spanning original content, brand partnerships, products/licensing, touring, charity, publishing and beyond, to create sustainable and impactful personal client brands.
• Brand Partnerships: At the epicenter of the ever-evolving media and advertising landscape, CAA leverages its unique access and relationships across the entertainment industry to build innovative partnerships and programs for brands and agencies. Using content and/or talent as the main vehicle, our team strategically creates purposeful, premium stories and partnerships for advertisers to be distributed across digital ecosystems and platforms.
• Content Sales: Working simultaneously with our storytelling clients, digital and immersive platforms, we source and sell intellectual property to be created into series and films across the digital content ecosystem.
• Advisory: Through our collective industry knowledge and multi-faceted business approach, we work with select media, technology and consumer-facing companies to supercharge their goals and objectives in the media entertainment landscape.

The Role

The Business Affairs Assistant will support the Business Affairs Executive in CAA's Digital Media department, whom is responsible for negotiating deals that include, but are not limited to: talent, influencer marketing, production, services, advisory and branding agreements. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, possessing a desire to gain exposure to the business and legal aspects of the entertainment industry. The individual should be flexible, highly organized, have the ability to multi-task under pressure and be a polished communicator. Growth exists for top performers.

Responsibilities

• Performing general clerical and administrative duties including letter drafting, filing, answering phones, meeting and schedule coordination, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and travel coordination.
• Editing, proofreading, summarizing and redlining agreements and correspondences as needed, under supervision of the executive.
• Maintaining an awareness of the Executive's obligations in order to proactively assist and/or anticipate needs.
• Depending on skill, educational level, & motivation to learn, assistant will gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements.

Qualifications

• 10+ months of administrative assistant experience. Interest in pursuing a career in entertainment law/business affairs preferred.
• Tenacious. Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities.
• Curious. Must have an aptitude of curiosity when it comes to the digital landscape; eager to understand emerging technology as it relates to storytelling and content.
• Anticipatory. Able to think strategically and creatively. Positive, forward-thinking, can-do attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills are a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Polished written and verbal communication is a must to be successful in this role.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office Suite; particularly Word, Excel & PowerPoint.

Education

• JD preferred, not required.

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20 - $22/hr. 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.

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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.