Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency with global expertise in film, television, music, theatre, sports, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, brand marketing and licensing, executive search, games, and philanthropy.
Overview
CAA Books is a fast‑paced and growing department selling publication and media rights across all languages, territories, and formats to establish and develop literary careers worldwide. We work with internationally acclaimed and bestselling authors across fiction and non‑fiction.
Responsibilities
* Management of a busy diary and contacts lists, travel booking, scheduling & expenses.
* Logging deals on behalf of the Literary Agent and submissions management.
* Management of multiple databases, from publication to rights.
* Liaising with our Business Affairs and Accounts departments to track payments and contracts.
* Reading and commenting on authors’ new material and submissions.
* Dealing with enquiries about rights, publicity and author material.
* Acting as the primary point of contact for client enquiries by telephone and email.
* Liaising with the Literary Agent on day‑to‑day author business.
* Fielding phone calls and emails for the Literary Agent.
* Correspondence drafting.
* Preparing newsletters, writing website and marketing copy.
* Handling post, author copies, book orders.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Passion for books/reading and a keen desire to develop a career in the publishing industry.
* Interest in other types of media, such as podcasts, film/TV, visual arts, and the ability to identify trends.
* Proven solid administrative experience.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to take ownership of tasks and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Previous experience with Outlook and other MS Office programmesli>
* Additional language skills desirable but not essential.
* Publishing experience preferable.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter.
Equal Opportunity
Creative Artists Agency (“CAA”) is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion are valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As part of our zero‑tolerance approach to discrimination in any form, you and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or any other legally recognised protected basis under UK law.
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