Job Description

The Role

CAA is seeking an assistant to support the Theatre Business Affairs Executive. This Executive is responsible for negotiating deals for writing, directing, acting, and producing clients in the Theatre space. Candidates should be driven, detail oriented and extremely organized.  A passion for Theatre and either a strong interest in the business side of Theatre or pursuing a law degree is preferred. 

 

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including phones, coordinating meetings, schedules and travel, preparing expense reports, and producing correspondence
• Manage high volume of negotiations for dozens of high-level clients
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed
• Create/maintain on-line client files and database of all pending projects
• Maintain a working knowledge of historical contracts, agency precedents and create and maintain charts/data-base
• Track contract drafts and negotiations until contracts are ready for closing, and arrange for client signature
• Track and keep Agent informed of negotiating related production calendar dates
• Interface with clients, agents, producers and departmental assistants

 

Qualifications

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College preferred
• At least 1 year of experience at an agency, theatre company, or entertainment company
• 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 able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team oriented and able to work in a fast paced, demanding, ever changing environment

 

Location

On-Site in New York, NY, United States 

 

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $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 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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