Assistant in Non-Fiction Television Department

This is a Full Time Job

Job Description

The Role

The Assistant will provide support to an agent in CAA's Non Fiction Television Department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for unscripted television and artist representation in the entertainment business. Additionally, the Assistant is administratively capable of handling a high volume of tasks with ability to clearly communicate with agents, clients, peers, etc. If you're looking to understand a true 360 approach to the Non-Fiction TV business, this is a great desk to learn on.

Responsibilities
• Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives
• Track clients and potential clients
• Assist in submitting clients for projects
• Track budgets, payments and other financial transactions as needed
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Stay current on the unscripted, reality television landscape – talent, shows, networks and executives

Qualifications
• 10+ months of experience preferred
• 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 and can work seamlessly with a range of clients and executives across all levels, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to effectively and proactively communicate and interact with employees at all levels to keep everyone informed and aligned
• Superlative writing skills
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems
• Effective preparation for meetings and calls, takes notes, and tracks follow-ups to ensure nothing slips through the cracks
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite

Education
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred.

Location

This role will be on-site, located in our Los Angeles office.