Comedy Touring - Assistant

About the role

Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.

CAA is seeking an assistant to support an Agent in our Comedy Touring department based in Los Angeles. The candidate should be motivated, quick-thinking and open to working in an environment where they are capable of performing administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment. The individual should be flexible, highly organized and have the ability to prioritize. Administrative duties include heavy phones, coordinating meetings and schedules, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence and special projects. The ideal candidate has a passion for comedy talent and the booking / touring process.

Location: On Site in Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities

• Handling heavy phones
• Calendar management
• Scheduling travel
• Booking reports
• Preparing expense reports
• General office management tasks
• Serve as first point of contact with clients, buyers, agents, executives
• Track clients and potential clients
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Input offers and follow-up with buyers

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of administrative assistant experience including answering phones, heavy meeting and schedule coordination, preparing expense reports, producing correspondence, and travel coordination
• Tenacity; ability to work well under pressure; meet tight deadlines; balance multiple projects and expectations; maintain a sharp focus while handling competing priorities
• Curiosity; aptitude for curiosity when it comes to the comedy touring landscape
• Anticipatory; think strategically and creatively; positive, forward-thinking, can-do attitude
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required
• Strong interpersonal skills, while understanding the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Polished written and verbal communication
• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, not required

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00‑22.00. This position is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Wages may vary based upon relevant experience, time in role, business sector, geographic location, and other criteria.