Sports Broadcasting Assistant

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in film 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 Sports Media Group works with the top sports broadcasters, insiders, writers and media properties across the media spectrum building their careers both in front of and behind the camera. The ideal Sports Broadcasting Assistant candidate should be able to demonstrate an authentic passion for sports media. You’ll be working on a team of diverse skills sets, constantly soliciting and networking across the sports media landscape.

Responsibilities include:

• Day-to-day support for the team, including calendar management, travel arrangements and expenses.
• Work with clients to manage diaries, organise logistics, join briefing calls and attend shows/events with clients when necessary.
• Assist in deck building and outreach to find commercial opportunities.
• First point of contact for day-to-day operations of existing brand partnerships.
• Manage fulfilment of ongoing projects liaising between client and buyer including logistics for on-location shoots, social media posts, and campaign tracking.
• Assist in client billing and accounting needs.
• Serve as first point of contact with clients, agents, and executives.
• Hosting and managing the schedule of US clients when they’re in the European market.
• Manage a high-volume workload and prioritise time-sensitive tasks.
• General assistance to the team with ongoing projects.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 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, strong organisation and problem-solving skills are a must.
• Administrative experience and experience with Microsoft Office is preferred.
• General understanding of current sports industry and the nature of a talent agency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to develop business relationships at all levels.
• Self-starter who takes initiative to explore and isn’t afraid to ask questions.
• Experience with Instagram, Twitter, TikTok.

Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.