Television News - Assistant

About the role

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the world’s leading full‑service entertainment, media, and sports agency, representing top professionals in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content, and providing strategic and marketing consulting to corporate clients. The role is an assistant supporting an Agent in the Television – News department, representing on‑air news/broadcast talent.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the department head, including phones, scheduling, travel, account and expenses, research in the fast‑paced, high‑growth broadcasting group
• Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives, providing a white‑glove experience
• Track clients, breaking news stories, industry movement, and trends
• Assist in new client discovery, pursuit, and signing
• Prepare pitch materials for clients and assist in sending submissions to networks
• Aid in contract negotiations and review contracts for legal precedent
• Keep and update detailed records of correspondence with clients and executives

Requirements

• 10+ months of professional experience
• 6+ months of relevant administrative experience within the Entertainment, News, or Media Industry is a plus
• Strong interest/following in news, politics, and media business
• Extremely organized with the ability to think on their feet and prioritize in a fast‑paced office environment
• Resourceful and takes initiative on assigned projects
• Excellent phone demeanor
• Strong writing skills
• Intuitive and detail‑oriented
• Familiar with or able to learn the television landscape, including talent, networks, and executives
• Enthusiastic collaborator and team player
• BA/BS from an accredited university or college preferred
• On‑site work in New York, NY

Benefits

Eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Pay

Base hourly rate in the range of $20.00‑$22.00.