Theatre - Assistant at Creative Artists Agency in New York City, NY

Job Description

The Role

CAA is seeking an assistant to support a Literary Theatre Agent. This Agent represents writers, directors, composers and designers in the Theatre space.

Candidates should be cultured, curious, well-read, detail oriented and extremely organized. A passion for theatre and a knowledge of the theatre community 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

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

On-Site in New York City, NY, in-person 5 days/wk

Compensation

The base hourly rate for this position is in the range of $20.00-22.00. 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.