Creative Artists Agency is hiring: Sports - Licensing Departmental Assistant in

Job Description

Who we are

CAA Sports represents more than 1,700 of the world's best athletes in sports such as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, soccer, tennis, Olympics and action sports, and golf, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, books, and video games.

CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). CAA Sports Licensing (CAASL) is a consumer products brand licensing agency representing the licensing and merchandising interests of client brands such as sports properties, leagues, teams, and events.

The Role

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

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.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit and proofread contracts and agreements for clients
• Assist in managing and tracking licensing processes including agreements, review artwork, communicate with clients and licensee partners, track royalties and sales reports, ensure insurance requirements are met, and follow up on invoices not paid
• Track contracts and maintain accurate files
• Manage and maintain spreadsheets to track and follow-up on clients licensing processes and projects
• Maintain accurate files and renewals
• 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.
• Manage heavy volume of incoming and outgoing calls and emails
• Communicate with vendors, buyer’s licensee partners, internal colleagues, and clients
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Uphold a strict level of confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with licensing, production, consumer goods, branding, and experiential marketing
• 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 preferred

Location

On-Site in Atlanta, GA, United States

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is $22.00. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender or sex, 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, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.