Music Touring Assistant

Job DescriptionTHE AGENCYCreative 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.

OVERVIEWThe London office is seeking a highly organised and motivated Assistant to join the Music Touring department. The Assistant will be working for a Music Agent in the company over a busy roster and will therefore need to have previous experience as an Assistant in a similar agency and be able to work with a high degree of professionalism.

This role is fully office based out of our London, Hammersmith office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Inputting and maintaining all schedules with high attention to detail.

Answering calls on behalf of the Agent.

Managing the Agent\’s diary and calendar.

Updating Artist Assets, Press Kit\’s & Riders.

Attending London based shows.

Chasing Invoices from Management – keeping account of all the money in for shows and chasing deposits/payments when needed.

Coordinating meetings and updating schedules for artists.

Organising Certificates of Sponsorship for artists for the UK and Visas worldwide where needed.

Producing contracts for shows booked.

Collating ticket sales information and passing onto the relevant parties.

Supervise tour artwork and announcements.

Developing relations with managers, artists, venues, promoters.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Assistant experience at a similar agency.

Strong understanding of the music industry.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organisational skills.

Ability to prioritise a busy workload.

Good attention to detail.

Please ensure you provide complete and legible information in your application. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment. 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. As part of our zero‐tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law. Please inform CAA\’s Recruitment Department if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. 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.

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