Theatre - Assistant
Description
The Role
CAA is seeking an assistant to support a Theatre Agent. This Agent represents writers, directors, and producers in the Theatre space. Candidates should be cultured, curious, well-read, detail oriented and extremely organized. A passion for theatre, film, and television is required. There is tremendous opportunity for career growth, and it is hoped that the successful candidate will ultimately grow within CAA.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support, including heavy phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
- Assist with special projects, research, data analysis, and compiling information on current events as needed
- Handle reservations and ticket requests for agents, colleagues, and clients
- Read scripts, attend shows and provide feedback and research within the industry
- Manage client invoicing and accounting
- Assist in new client discovery, pursuit, and signing
- Prepare pitch materials for clients and assist in sending submissions
- Aid in contract negotiations and track contract status
- Keep and update detailed records of correspondence with clients and executives
- Schedule client meetings
Requirements
Qualifications
- BA/BS from an accredited University or College or equivalent work experience preferred
- At least 1 year of experience at an agency, theatre company, or entertainment company
- Knowledge and interest in the theatre community
- Must be computer literate and possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Must possess strong organizational and communication skills
- Must possess the ability to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
- Must have ability to meet deadlines, and be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Team oriented and able to work in a fast paced, demanding, ever changing environment
Location
- This role will be based in-person out of our Midtown Manhattan office.
How to apply
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Leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA) represents many of the most successful and innovative professionals working in film, television, music, video games, theatre, and digital content, and provides a range of strategic marketing and consulting services to corporate clients. CAA is also a leader in sports, representing more than 1,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf, and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, licensing, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.