Motion Pictures & Television - Assistant

Creative Artists Agency; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking an Assistant for Motion Pictures and Television to support agents in the Literary, Scripted, Non-Scripted and Documentary and Talent departments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to take on larger opportunities, including script coverage.

The role is on-site in Los Angeles, offers benefits and a discretionary bonus, and requires strong organizational and communication skills with a professional approach to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 months of professional administrative or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage heavy phones, calendars, and travel arrangements in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with confidentiality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office tasks.
• Serve as the first contact with clients, agents and executives.
• Track data grids and ensure follow-up and follow-through.
• Assist with special projects and research as needed.
• Stay informed on entertainment industry developments relevant to Motion Pictures and Television.
• Read scripts and provide script coverage.

Job description

Assistant, Motion Pictures and Television

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the world’s leading full-service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients. The Department CAA clients create, executive produce, direct, or star in many of the most popular shows on television. CAA television writer, producer, and actor clients work on network, cable, and streaming series, children’s and animated programs, late-night shows, made-for-television movies, reality series, and numerous other U.S. and international television properties. CAA also represents high-profile news talent, hosts, sports broadcasters, and other media personalities. In addition, CAA represents the world’s premier actors, directors, producers, and writers, and provides a range of motion picture consulting services, and is a leader in film packaging and brokering financing distribution deals.

Role

A future assistant in Motion Pictures or Television will provide support to an agent(s) in the Literary, Scripted, Non-Scripted and Documentary or Talent departments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for on-screen or behind the scenes talent representation and open to considering the agent path. Additionally, the assistant is willing to immerse themselves, potentially take on larger opportunities (i.e. pitching, submitting on breakdowns, script coverage), and clearly able to communicate with agents, executives, clients, peers etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks
• Serve as the first point of contact with clients, Agents and Network/Studio Executives
• Track and meticulously maintain grids of data and execute excellent follow-up and follow through
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Stay up to date on current events within the entertainment landscape, especially as it relates to Motion Pictures and Television
• Read scripts and provide script coverage

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 months of professional administrative or equivalent experience
• Ability to work well in fast-paced environments; meet tight deadlines; lead multiple projects and expectations; maintain a sharp focus while handling competing priorities; ability to work well under pressure
• Attention to detail, strong organization and problem-solving skills are a must
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams
• Ability to anticipate needs and execute time-sensitive matters
• Team oriented and able to communicate and collaborate with employees at all levels
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems
• Education BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00 - $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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy or any other legally -recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Department if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency.