Publishing Assistant

This is a Full Time Job


The Role

CAA is seeking an assistant to support an Agent in our Book Publishing department. CAA Book Publishing represents award-winning and bestselling storytellers across a wide range of disciplines, including fiction, non-fiction, biographies, memoirs, cookbooks, children's books, and more. Our authors include writers, media personalities, musicians, actors, political figures, trendsetters, and more.

Responsibilities
• Provide administrative support, including heavy phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and external constituents
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Read manuscripts and provide a point of view on the stories being told
• Assist in client billing and accounting needs
• Stay up to date on the publishing landscape, popular culture, entertainment, sports, and politics
• Liaise with internal colleagues and be an interdepartmental resource

Qualifications
• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• At least 1 year of relevant administrative experience within the entertainment, media, publishing industry, prior talent agency experience a plus
• Outgoing, creative thinker, with strong interest or knowledge of popular culture and book publishing
• Excellent phone demeanor
• Ability to stay ''one step ahead'' at all times
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Adept at problem solving and thinking quick on his/her feet
• Ability to perform well under pressure
• Team oriented

Location
• On-site in New York, NY

Compensation
• The base hourly rate for this position is $22.00. 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.