Comedy Touring - Assistant

Job Description

 

The Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties including handling heavy phones, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, preparing expense reports, and 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 include 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; and maintain a sharp focus while handling competing priorities

• Curiosity; has an aptitude of 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

Location

On Site in Los Angeles, CA

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. 

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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.

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