Television Alternative – Assistant

Job Description

The Role 

The Assistant will provide support to an agent in CAA’s Non Fiction Television Department in New York. The agent represents talent across the entertainment industry for opportunities in the non-scripted space. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic about client services in the entertainment industry. Additionally, the Assistant is detail oriented and able to handle a high volume of tasks in a fast-paced environment while clearly communicating with agents, clients, and peers.

Responsibilities 

• Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks. 
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives.  
• Track clients and potential clients.  
• Assist in submitting clients for projects. 
• Track budgets, payments and other financial transactions as needed. 
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed.  
• Stay current on the unscripted, reality television landscape – talent, shows, networks and executives.   

Qualifications 

• 10+ months of experience preferred. 
• Ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; manage multiple projects and expectations; and maintain a sharp focus while managing competing priorities. 
• Attention to detail and strong organization skills are a must. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality. 
• Ability to effectively and proactively communicate and interact with employees at all levels. 
• Superlative writing skills.   
• Adept at quickly learning new processes, technology, and ability to assimilate oneself and become familiar with existing systems. 
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite. 

Education 

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred. 

Location 

On-Site in New York, NY, United States  

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. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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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.

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