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Book to Film / TV Rights Assistant, London
Client: Creative Artists Agency
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 16a3ce071b0e
Job Views: 9
Posted: 26.04.2025
Expiry Date: 10.06.2025
Job Description
THE AGENCY
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the world’s leading full-service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in publishing, television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.
OVERVIEW
CAA, which acquired ICM Partners earlier this year, has expanded its publishing and book to film and television operations in London. 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.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and efficient Assistant to join our team, primarily to support two of our Agents. This Assistant will work with US, UK, and internationally-based authors, journalists, publications, and rights holders behind notable films and shows like Where The Crawdads Sing (Sony), Outlander (Starz), Maid (Netflix), The Watcher (Netflix), Zola (A24), among others.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Managing a busy diary and contacts list, booking travel, scheduling, and handling expenses
* Logging deals on behalf of the Literary Agents
* Managing multiple databases, from publication to rights
* Liaising with Business Affairs and Accounts departments to track payments and contracts, and raising invoices
* Reading and commenting on new material and submissions, and managing incoming submissions
* Dealing with enquiries about rights
* Acting as the primary contact for client enquiries via telephone and email
* Handling calls and emails for the Agents
* Drafting correspondence
Qualifications/Requirements
* A passion for books, reading, films, and television, with an interest in developing a career in publishing or film/TV industries
* Interest in other media, such as podcasts and visual arts, and ability to identify trends
* Solid administrative experience
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
* Ability to take ownership of tasks and prioritize to meet deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience with Outlook and MS Office programs
* Additional language skills are desirable but not essential
Please ensure your application is complete and legible. Incomplete applications may affect your consideration. CAA is committed to diversity and equal opportunities and promotes an inclusive workplace. If you need assistance with the application process, please inform our Recruitment Department.
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