Comedy - Touring Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

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Quick Summary (full description below):
CAA is hiring a Comedy Touring Assistant in New York, NY, supporting an Agent in the Comedy Touring department. The role involves administrative support, scheduling, client interactions, and tracking ticket sales, contracts, and deposits. The ideal candidate has a passion for comedy and live touring, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.

Years of Experience Required: 1+ year (12+ Months) of administrative assistant experience
Salary: $22.00 per hour, plus benefits and discretionary bonus
Required Experience:
• Administrative experience (phones, scheduling, travel coordination, expense reports)
• Client, buyer, and executive interactions
• Inputting offers and tracking contracts/ticket sales
• Strong written and verbal communication

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Passion for comedy talent and touring
• BA/BS from an accredited university (preferred)
• Experience working in a fast-paced entertainment industry environment
• PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel proficiency

Workplace Requirements: In-office (New York, NY), flexible hours as needed
Education Requirements: Preferred: BA/BS degree from an accredited university
Hard Skills Required:
• Scheduling and administrative coordination
• Expense reporting and travel booking
• Data tracking (ticket sales, contracts, deposits)

Soft Skills Required:
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure
• Professional interpersonal skills while maintaining confidentiality
• Solutions-oriented mindset

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonus
• Additional benefits based on experience, location, and business sector

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Full Posting

Comedy Touring Assistant – CAA
Location: New York, NY
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:
CAA is seeking an Assistant to support an Agent in the Comedy Touring department. The role is ideal for someone passionate about comedy, talent booking, and live touring. The candidate should be motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Growth opportunities exist for top performers.

Responsibilities:
• Handle heavy phone calls, calendar management, scheduling travel, booking reports, and expense reports
• Serve as the first point of contact for clients, buyers, agents, and executives in comedy touring and podcast spaces
• Track clients and potential clients
• Assist with special projects, research, and compiling industry data
• Input offers and follow up with buyers
• Track ticket sales for on-sale shows and update records
• Manage and track contracts and deposits for network and live touring client deals

Qualifications:
• 1+ year of administrative experience in entertainment, talent, or agency settings
• Strong time management and multitasking skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• BA/BS degree preferred
• Flexible schedule and availability as needed

Compensation & Benefits:
• Hourly Rate: $22.00 per hour
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Discretionary bonus
• Additional benefits based on experience, role, and location

If you are passionate about comedy and touring and want to work in a fast-paced, high-profile environment, apply today!