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Creative Artists Agency · 3 hours ago

Strategic Development Associate

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$110K/yr - $130K/yr

2+ years exp

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, focused on identifying and evaluating areas of growth and diversification for the organization. The Strategic Development Associate will work with strategy leadership to identify high-potential opportunities, support growth initiatives, and perform industry and market analysis.

AssociationBrand MarketingCommunitiesSports

Responsibilities

Perform industry, market, and company-specific research and analysis; assess industry trends, market size and structure, industry M&A activity, and competitive landscape

Analyze large amounts of information and data quickly and effectively to reduce complexity and make actionable recommendations

Develop a deep understanding of and be a company-wide thought-leader on market trends and emerging technologies

Maintain and evolve a robust pipeline of potential growth opportunity areas for CAA

Conduct ad hoc analyses and presentations, including leadership materials, company diligence, and deal analyses

Support the development of new business units on ongoing operations and growth strategy

Maintain ongoing relationships with external founders, investors, etc. for strategy and finance resourcing and reporting

Perform other critical tasks as directed

Qualification

Management consultingCorporate strategyAnalytical skillsMedia industry knowledgeEarly-stage investingInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communicationProblem solvingAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree from a top-tier university

2-4 years of work experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, corporate development, or similar roles (preferably with direct experience in the media, entertainment, or sports sectors)

Interest in the media, entertainment and sports industries and a passion to learn (particularly in emerging content and technology spaces; such as Digital content)

Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills

Independent thinker with a point of view on the risks and rewards of new growth opportunities and strategic initiatives

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong work ethic with a high level of responsiveness, with attention to detail in deliverables

Ability to manage deadlines with a high level of responsibility and autonomy

Knowledge of early-stage investing

Comfortable engaging with clients, agents, C-level executives and senior leadership

Relationships with key stakeholders across the early-stage consumer ecosystem: VCs, PE firms, brands, incubators, etc