The Role
The Strategic Communications Manager will play a key role in creating and implementing external and internal communications strategies across a range of areas, including Music, Creators, Theatre, and Games. This includes supporting media relations for agency clients, as needed. The Manager will always operate with integrity and purpose. 

The Corporate Communications department manages global external communications on behalf of CAA, including media relations, speaking engagements, advertising, and events. In addition, the department manages internal communications worldwide, including companywide announcements and meetings. The department also includes a Digital Marketing team, overseeing CAA’s social media and web presence, and a Creative Services team of video editors and graphic designers.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to understand their strategic objectives and assist in creating communications plans that align with and help deliver on these objectives
• Execute communication plans, securing high-impact coverage in relevant media outlets, developing messaging across communication platforms, and initiating other communications and/or public relations initiatives
• Create and manage profiles of key business leaders, including agents and executives
• Develop and foster relationships with key reporters to help achieve strategic communications objectives
• Manage time-sensitive news stories
• Prepare spokespeople for interviews and speaking engagements
• Provide direction and feedback to assistants and other staff
• Write and edit communications materials
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 3-7 years of experience in communications (must include media relations, ideally with corporate and internal communications experience)
• Entertainment experience strongly preferred; service business experience a plus
• Manages multiple demanding tasks while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Quickly grasps new concepts and is agile in working across diverse lines of business in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Exhibits a proactive, service-oriented and collaborative approach to identifying, creating and responding to opportunities
• Exercises creative and strategic thinking in their work
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and judgment, and builds relationships and trust at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and writing/editing skills

Location
This is a hybrid role based out of our Los Angeles office.

Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $95,000 – $140,000 in Los Angeles, CA. This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more. #LI-PM1