Assistant - Music Brand Partnerships

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 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. 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.

The Role

CAA is seeking an Assistant to support a senior agent in our Music Brand Partnerships department, based in Nashville. CAA Music Brand Partnerships is a dedicated team of music branding and marketing experts that work across all genres. The department develops strategic campaigns and successful partnerships between the Agency’s music clients and brands that span the globe. The ideal candidate should have experience working in the advertising, marketing and/or promotional events spaces. The individual should be motivated, a quick-thinker, a superlative communicator (at all levels, internally and externally) and possess solid administrative and organizational skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset, who is also passionate about how musicians can integrate with brands beyond the live-concert experience. Growth opportunities exist for top performers. The ideal candidate is organized, willing to immerse themselves in the industry, and is able to communicate with clients, agents, and executives while maintaining a high level of discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, coordinating meetings and schedules, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and general office management tasks
• Communicate directly with brands and brand agencies, clients, managers, record labels, and promoters
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Track all contracts, leads, talent ideas, and deposits surrounding past, current and prospective partnership deals
• Stay up-to-date on current events within the entertainment landscape, especially as it relates to talent, social media, and brand representation
• Project manage deals, with accountability for the implementation, fulfillment and tracking of all deal deliverables and key items

Qualifications

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

Education

BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred

Location

On-Site in Nashville, TN, 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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