Tv Scripted Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Description
THE AGENCY
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, trademark licensing, 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 organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.
The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.
Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.
Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
OVERVIEW
The London office is seeking a highly organised and motivated Assistant to work within the TV department. The department is comprised of one Scripted and Non-Scripted Agents. This Assistant will work with an internationally based agent.
The Assistant will be responsible for administrative duties including a high volume of phone calls, coordination of a continuously, very high volume of meetings and schedules - including foreign business trips, preparing expense reports, and personal assistance as needed.
They will also be expected to do some degree of industry research and evaluation in consultation with the Scripted Agents.
The role also requires reading a high volume of scripted material, and a keen interest and capacity to do so is key.
They should also be extremely organised, have the ability to multi-task and be able to cope very well under pressure.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is vital, as well as the ability to prioritise and multi-task.- Fluency in a second language is preferred but not essential.- Strong writing skills, and a good knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook, are essential.- Must have a professional telephone manner.- Existing knowledge of the UK TV Industry would be an advantage.- Must be passionate about TV/Entertainment and have a desire to progress in this type of role.- Some relevant industry experience in a similar capacity would be preferred.
Creative Artists Agency, UK Limited (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, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, national origin, alienage or citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy and maternity or any other legally-recognized protected basis under UK law.
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