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

Overview

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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. CAASL works closely with clients to develop strategies for the use of their brands on consumer products, and then executes those strategies through agreements with an array of licensee partners, such as manufacturers, distributors, and service providers.

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 tasks including but not limited to business development, contract negotiation, product development, approval workflow, contract management, retail strategies, and royalty accounting. We are 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 able to manage multiple priorities.

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
• 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. Wages may vary based upon experience, time in role, business sector, geographic location, and other criteria. Talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.

Equal Employment Opportunity statement: 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 or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate based on housing status. CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless contractually engaged.