Job Description

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.  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.  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. 

The Department

CAA Brand Consulting is a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency with expertise in Cultural and Consumer Insights, Data and Analytics, Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory, Experiential, Social Impact, Creative Services, and Content and Digital Strategy. These integrated capabilities come together to offer solutions from planning through execution, and we pull in a collective perspective of expertise with each client brief to ensure we are tapping into diverse thinking and building strategies reflective of the marketplace and culture we work within.

The Role

The Account Executive will play a key support role in one of our Brand Consulting clients, a technology company. The Account Executive will support the day-to-day management and activation of marquee properties in the brand’s portfolio. The candidate will interface day-to-day with the client and will work cross-functionally with internal/external vendors, clients, and agencies.

Additionally, the Account Executive will work, as part of a team effort with our internal team and client counterparts, to concept, manage, and execute sponsorship programs for the client. The role includes research, ideation, and activation on sports, entertainment, arts, and culture opportunities.

Responsibilities

Tentpole Partnerships:

Day-to-day support of marquee sports & entertainment partnerships, including organization of project plans and asset tracking documentsSupport overall planning of campaigns, events, and activations, working with the internal account team, the client team, and external agenciesAid in the development & management of day-to-day execution of property-specific programs, contractual assets, promotions & activationsSupport the facilitation of the creative development process of marketing materials, experiential assets, and event-related creative (includes collaboration with designers & obtaining internal & client approvals)Work with CAA Data & Analytics to assist with the development and execution of measurement & evaluation deliverablesWork with other team functions (e.g., Creative, Experiential, Strategy, Insights/Trends, etc.) to ensure goals and objectives are metDevelop and deliver compelling written and verbal communicationsSupport the creation of presentations for key meetings internally and externallyDevelop and manage a partnership asset trackerManage inbound partnership valuations

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree1-2 years’ experience in sports & entertainment consulting environment, agency, property, or brand (tech preferred)Project management experienceExceptional verbal and written communication skillsProficient in Excel & PowerPointExceptional attention to detailAbility to “think on one’s feet” in a fast-paced, agency environmentAbility to balance and progress multiple projects and project components at one time, on tight timelinesSolution-orientedAbility to travel and attend work events outside normal business hours on an as-needed basisStrong organization skills

Preferred Skills

Agency experienceExperience with Google Docs/Slides/Sheets, strongly preferred

Location

The Brand Consulting department offers a flexible work schedule and requires three days per week on-site at our Los Angeles office.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $66,000 - $75,000. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

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.

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.