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Assistant, Book Touring## **Job Description****Who We Are**Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations.**The Role**CAA is the only agency to offer full book promotional services for clients, including marketing, publicity, and touring support. We work closely with authors, publishers, and partners to create cohesive, innovative, and strategic book campaigns. The CAA Book Marketing team is known for its industry-leading book touring business that elevates our clients’ connections with their fans while supporting local bookstores. Authors benefit from a holistic best-in-class approach to their book launch that includes integrating various agency departments including speaking, commercial endorsements, and podcasts.CAA is seeking a Marketing Assistant to support two Executives in the New York office. The Executives advise clients on marketing and publicity strategy and oversee book tour planning and execution.**Responsibilities*** Assist in conceptualizing and executing unique events and tours for clients* Provide administrative support, including heavy phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence* Manage logistical information surrounding multiple, simultaneous timelines* Serve as first point of contact with clients and executives, possessing a professional, customer-service attitude* Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed* Analyze market and consumer data and prepare reports to inform event decisions* Coordinate outreach with external event contacts including retailer accounts, publishing houses, promoters, and venue coordinators* Stay up to date on the publishing landscape, popular culture, entertainment, sports, and politics* Track ticket counts and communicate with client’s team including external management* Select travel to support tri-state area events**Qualifications*** BA/BS from an accredited University or College* Ability to work proactively to stay “one step ahead” on multiple initiatives at once* Highly detail-oriented and organized* Collaborative and comfortable working with a dynamic team* Adept at problem solving and thinking quick on his/her/their feet* Ability to perform well under pressure and in a deadline-driven environment* Experience in event management, PR, or marketing**Location*** On-Site in New York, NY, United States**Compensation**The base hourly rate for this position is $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.Please provide complete and legible information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.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.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Creative Artists Agency

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