Executive Search Intern

Creative Artists Agency; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in London invites applications for an Executive Search Intern. This paid, full-time 12-week programme runs from 1 February to 23 April 2027, requiring full-time office presence in Fitzrovia.

Interns will support the executive search team with research, administrative tasks and data entry, gaining exposure to top talent in sports and entertainment. The role emphasises proactive problem solving, strong communication, and organisational skills, with hands-on experience

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive problem solving and a passion for learning.
• Experience with research and data gathering is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the executive search team with lead generation and market research.
• Provide general administrative support and data entry tasks.
• Create high-quality presentations and pitch decks using PowerPoint.
• Assist with client and candidate materials for submissions.
• Maintain organised files and assist travel arrangements as needed.

Skills

Strong admin skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Proactive problem solving

Research ability

Tools

PowerPoint

LinkedIn search

Data entry

Job description

## Executive Search InternApply: London, United Kingdom (Fitzrovia): Full time: Posted Today: JR9295## **Job Description****THE AGENCY** The six-time recipient of the award for “Best in Talent Representation and Management,” presented by the *Sports Business Journal*, CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including entertainment, licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, publishing, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of media rights, property sales and sponsorships, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search, and received the award for “Best in Corporate Consulting” at the 2018 Sports Business Awards, and “Best in Property Consulting, Sales, and Client Service” in 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025. CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand management and consumer product licensing, executive search, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. For more information about CAA Sports, visit www.caa.com. **ROLE OVERVIEW** Our busy London offices will be welcoming a group of new interns to be part of the world's leading global sports and entertainment agency. This is an incredible opportunity to take part in our paid full-time 12-week programme which will run between **1st February– 23rd April 2027.** This practical programme will help interns to develop their career in an industry they are passionate about. Interns are required to work full time for the duration of the programme at one of our London offices and will support a variety of projects within their assigned department. Projects may include but will not be limited to; conducting research, providing general support for the overall team, admin and data entry tasks. We are looking for proactive problem solvers with an enthusiasm for building a career at CAA. Strong admin, communication and organisational skills are a must, as well as a proven passion for and knowledge of your desired field. This internship is a full-time position, paid at the London Living Wage. **CAA EXECUTIVE SEARCH** CAA Executive Search connects organizations with best-in-class leaders who drive transformation and growth. From CEOs and board-level placements to senior managers, CAA Executive Search specializes in identifying global top talent, helping clients build their future generation of leadership. Our placements span a wide range of functions, including General Management, Operations, Finance, Strategy, Legal, Human Resources, Product/IT, Data and Analytics, Revenue, Marketing and Content. During the Executive Search internship, you can expect to: * Support the executive search team with lead generation, market research, travel arrangements, diary management, and general administrative support* Conduct client and candidate research using LinkedIn and other search platforms* Create high-quality presentations and pitch decks using PowerPoint* Assist with new business pitch presentations and client meeting update materials* Build candidate profiles and prepare materials for client submissions in collaboration with the team* Manage general systems and candidate administration* Support the International Search business across report writing, pitch deck creation, and research**HOW TO APPLY:** We would love to find out more about you, so in addition to a CV all applicants must submit responses to the following question on a separate document and upload the document alongside their CV. Please note there are no right or wrong answers, we're genuinely interested in hearing more from you to support your application. Question: **How will this internship impact your future?** *Think about your long-term career prospects, the specific skills and relationships you hope to develop, and the impact a role at CAA could have on your future career. In addition, consider the behaviours, attributes, and previous relevant experience you bring, whether that's volunteering, work experience, a part time role or personal projects.**Please keep your response to no more than 300 words. We're looking for answers that are specific, authentic, and show your passion for this area of the business — try to avoid generic statements that could apply to any internship.***PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE CAA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME BY 5PM ON SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER 2026.** Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero-tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.Please inform CAA’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.