Associate, Strategic Development

This is a Full Time Job

Member Summary:

Quick Summary (full description below):
CAA is seeking an Associate based in Los Angeles to work with a team of professionals analyzing high-potential opportunities for the agency, developing market perspectives, and supporting growth strategies for the organization.

Salary: $95k - $125k
Workplace Requirements: Hybrid, based in Los Angeles, CA
Years of Experience Required: 2-4 years in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or similar roles
Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university
Hard Skills Required: Analytical skills, problem-solving, data analysis, strategic frameworks, project execution
Soft Skills Required: Strong communication, attention to detail, responsiveness, interpersonal skills
Preferred Skills/Experience: Experience in media, entertainment, or sports sectors

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Full Posting:

CAA is seeking an Associate based in Los Angeles for a unique and highly visible position focused on identifying and evaluating areas of growth and diversification for CAA, as well as developing plans to achieve sustained and balanced growth across the organization.

The candidate will join a group of professionals with backgrounds in media & technology, growth strategy and innovation, investment banking, and private equity, who serve as in-house advisors to CAA's executive leadership. The candidate will be responsible for working directly with CAA's strategy and operations teams on analyzing high-potential opportunities for the agency, as well as developing perspectives on key trends in the market.

The candidate will gain exposure to a wide array of projects across different sectors of the media and entertainment industry. The ideal candidate will excel at analyzing industries and businesses, developing strategic frameworks, analyzing data, building relationships, and executing projects.

Role & Responsibilities:
• Perform industry, market, and company-specific research and analysis; assess industry trends, market size and structure, industry M&A activity, and competitive landscape
• Analyze large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendations
• Develop a deep understanding of and be a company-wide thought leader on market trends and the impact of emerging technologies
• Maintain and evolve a robust pipeline of potential growth opportunity areas for CAA, in collaboration with the strategy and operations teams
• Create key analyses for project operations and funding decisions across the enterprise
• Steer cross-functional projects and build consensus with senior leadership across the organization to aid in the development, assessment, and execution of growth strategies
• Conduct ad hoc analyses and presentations for senior leadership
• Perform other critical tasks as directed

Key Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from a top-tier university
• 2-4 years of work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, investment banking, private equity, or similar roles (preferably with direct experience in the media, entertainment, or sports sectors)
• Interest in the media, entertainment, and sports industries and a passion to learn
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Independent thinker with a point of view on the risks and rewards of new growth opportunities and strategic initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Attention to detail in all deliverables
• Strong work ethic with a high level of responsiveness
• Ability to manage deadlines with a high level of responsibility and autonomy

Location:
Los Angeles, CA – Hybrid

Compensation:
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $95k - $125k. This position also is eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based on relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location.