Books Business Affair Assistant

Global Sports Jobs Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) in New York City seeks an assistant to support two Business Affairs Executives working with Books Publishing and Intellectual Property, including film, television and podcasts. The role sits within a dynamic and collaborative talent agency and is vital to keeping the business running smoothly.

The successful candidate will enhance their knowledge of the entertainment industry while gaining exposure to entertainment law from a business and legal perspective.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience in the entertainment industry.
• Top-notch organisational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle a multitude of tasks.
• Detail-oriented and able to perform under pressure.
• Familiarity with contracts in publishing, film, TV and podcasts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including phone and meeting coordination, scheduling, travel booking and expense reports.
• Edit, proofread, summarise, and redline contracts and correspondence.
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives with a professional, customer-service attitude.
• Track contracts and maintain accurate files.
• Assist with special projects, research and information gathering as needed.
• Over time, gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements.
• Potential to assist in negotiations under the direct supervision of Business Affairs Executives.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

About the Role

CAA is seeking an assistant to support two Business Affairs Executives working with Books Publishing and Intellectual Property, including film, television and podcasts. The role sits within a dynamic and collaborative talent agency and is described as vital to keeping the business running smoothly. The successful candidate will seek to enhance their knowledge of the entertainment industry while gaining exposure to entertainment law from a business and legal perspective. There is considerable opportunity to learn and grow in the position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including phone and meeting coordination, scheduling, booking travel, and preparing expense reports.
• Edit, proofread, summarise, and redline agreements and correspondence.
• Serve as the first point of contact with clients and executives while demonstrating a professional, customer-service attitude.
• Track contracts and maintain accurate files.
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed.
• Over time, gain experience drafting and commenting on agreements.
• May be given the opportunity to assist in negotiations with buyers and outside law firms, all under the direct support of the Business Affairs Executives.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience, including internships, within the entertainment industry, or a strong interest in transitioning into the entertainment industry.
• Top-notch organisational, verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to juggle a multitude of tasks.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Team oriented.
• Familiarity with contracts in the entertainment business, specifically relating to book publishing, film, television, and podcast.

Preferred Skills

• Experience proofreading, drafting, and redlining contracts.
• BA/BS from an accredited university or college, or equivalent work experience.
• Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school, which is preferred but not required.
• If no law degree has been earned, a strong interest in the legal profession.

Workplace

• On-site in New York City, NY, United States.

Salary

• Base hourly rate in the range of $20.00–22.00.
• Wages may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria.

Benefits & Perks

• Eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus.

About the Company

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, licensing, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.