CAA

Sports - Licensing Departmental Assistant

Atlanta, GA (Buckhead) Full time

Job Description

Who we are 

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 Sports Licensing plays an integral role in managing the complex interaction between client brand and licensee partners, which includes an array of various tasks including but not limited to business development, contract negotiation, product development, approval workflow, contract management, retail strategies, and royalty accounting. 

The Role 

We are currently seeking a smart, motivated, quick-thinking, and resourceful Departmental Assistant who is able to support the team.  The Departmental Assistant performs a wide range of tasks from administrative, to analytical, to strategic support. The individual should be flexible, highly organized, detail oriented, self-motivated and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities ​

  • Draft, edit, and proofread contracts and agreements for clients

  • Maintain accurate files for licensing agreements, royalties, and sales reports

  • Ensure insurance requirements are met 

  • Manage and maintain spreadsheets to track and follow-up on client licensing processes, renewals, projects, and invoicing 

  • Provide direct administrative support including coordination of meetings and schedules, preparation of expense reports, and booking travel

  • Assist with handling and coordinating general needs for the Atlanta office such as distributing mail, requesting supplies, etc.

  • Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed

Qualifications 

  • 1+ years of administrative support experience 

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Keynote, Evernote, and Cloud-based storage services

  • Highly organized, adaptable, and detail oriented

  • Very strong written communication skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Service oriented with a strong desire to pitch in to help team members

  • BA/BS from an accredited University or College is preferred

  • 1+ years of experience working in a law office and/or as a paralegal is preferred

  • Familiarity with licensing, production, consumer goods, branding, experiential marketing, etc. is preferred

Location

On-Site in Atlanta, GA, 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.

Please provide complete and legible information.  An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.

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 absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.

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.