Brand Consulting - New York, United States - Creative Artists Agency

Description

Job DescriptionCreative 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, licensing, 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 RoleThe CAA Brand Consulting Account Manager will play a key role in our Experiential team focused on supporting the Hospitality service offering.

The Manager will lead the day to day management and activation of marquee sports and entertainment executive hosting events.

The candidate will interface day to day with the client and will work cross functionally with internal/external vendors, clients and agencies.

The DepartmentCAA Brand Consulting is a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency with expertise in Cultural and Consumer Insights, Data and Analytics, Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory, Experiential, Social Impact, Creative Services, and Content and Digital Strategy.

These integrated capabilities come together to offer solutions from planning through execution, and we pull in a collective perspective of expertise with each client brief to ensure we are tapping into diverse thinking and building strategies reflective of the marketplace and culture we work within.

ResponsibilitiesDesign and plan a wide range of event types - national, scalable, sports & entertainment-based from high-touch executive events to experiential hospitality for consumer-facing audiencesInteracting with senior-level, C-suite executives with the goal of helping the client retain, deepen relationships, and show appreciation for their existing clientsContinually improving the end-to-end client experience, ensuring that all attendee touch points across the entire event life cycle are delivered with the highest level of quality and consistencyHelp design and review event-related pieces such as registration websites, invitations, follow-up communications, on-site signage and moreSelecting outside vendors, picking venue sites, contracting with hotels & ground transportation and handling overall budgets at the event levelDrafting executive briefings as neededConduct pre-planning, management, and implementation for events including vendor vetting and selection, contract review and negotiation and requisite event activation plans and supporting communication documents (i.e., Project Plans, Event Overviews, Event Guides, Recaps, etc.)

Implement management routines and protocols to foster an environment for thoughtful ideation, critical review and transparent communication of program updates across teams/clientsDevelop relationships with clients as a trusted advisor, while driving business/projects forwardA moderate amount of domestic event travel will be required throughout the year, including nights and weekendsOther Administrative and related duties as assignedAdditional projects as assigned, which may include:
assistance on other events and hospitality programs, POVs, white papers, property/event research, etc.

Develop and deliver compelling written and verbal communicationsCreate presentations for key meetings internally and externallyDevelop relationships across CAA to find and promote new opportunities to clientQualificationsBachelor's Degree5-7 years of shown experience in event planning and execution in a fast-paced environmentBreadth of experience planning hospitality and B2B programsA passion for hospitality, sports & entertainment, celebrity & lifestyle cultureAble to prioritize multiple projects with ease, manage deadlines, coordinate key timelines and perform under pressure with strong attention to detailNot afraid to "pitch in", "roll up your sleeves" and get it done.

You take initiative.

No task is too big or too smallDesire to build a strategic lens into the scope of work and to bring new insights to the tableA solid understanding of how to plan and orchestrate engaging events in a scalable wayAbility to run events of varying sizes and levels of complexityAbility to be flexible, adaptable, and confident with ambiguity while course correcting based on evolving decisions and circumstancesDemonstrated experience in positions requiring discretion, judgment, tact, and poise and you are absolutely reliable and trustworthyCan lead client meetings, staff planning and keep all parties on task, on time and on budgetSolid contracting skills with venues, caterers, décor, A/V companies, DMCs, etc.

Strong fiscal approach with excellent budget management and forecasting skillsStrong on-site execution experience and oversight of multiple vendorsWilling to work non-traditional hours including weekend/holiday travelProficiency in PowerPoint for experiential decks and run of show planning purposesAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.

and stand for up to or more than eight hours at a timeLocationBased out of the New York offices, this role is onsite/in office Tuesday thru Thursday and remote Monday and Friday.

CompensationThe annual base salary for this position is in the range of $73,000-$97,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

Ultimately, the salary 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.

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.

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.