Early Careers Recruiter
Job Description
Who we are
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.
The Role
As an Early Careers Recruiter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization by identifying and attracting diverse, high-caliber talent across university and entry-level pipelines. You will build meaningful networks, champion our employer brand in the marketplace, and serve as a trusted partner to hiring managers throughout the full recruitment lifecycle. At the heart of this role is our most important asset — our people.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
- Own the full lifecycle early career recruitment process, from proactive sourcing and screening to interviewing, offer creation, and closing.
- Design and execute innovative, data-informed recruiting strategies that attract top talent with diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
- Manage a high volume of informational interviews and candidate interactions to maintain a robust and competitive applicant pool.
Stakeholder Partnership
- Develop a deep understanding of business hiring needs and build trusted, consultative relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders.
- Act as a strategic Talent Partner, influencing decision-makers to ensure recruiting outcomes align with the organization's business goals.
- Collaborate with global HR team members on cross-functional initiatives and departmental projects.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to a Recruitment Coordinator.
Campus & Community Engagement
- Influence and contribute to a targeted campus recruiting strategy, cultivating strong relationships with career centers, faculty, and student organizations.
- Represent the company at campus recruiting events, career fairs, and community networking events to connect with emerging talent and elevate brand awareness.
Candidate Experience
- Deliver an exceptional, consistent candidate experience by ensuring timely, transparent communication at every stage of the recruitment process.
- Serve as an ambassador for our culture and values throughout every candidate interaction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience preferred.
- 5+ years of full lifecycle recruiting experience, with a strong emphasis on early career and university recruitment.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) required.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and high-volume workflows in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong business acumen with the ability to quickly understand complex organizational structures and translate hiring needs into effective recruiting strategies.
- Proven ability to build influential partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- A collaborative team player with a high sense of urgency, professionalism, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Comfortable operating autonomously and navigating ambiguous or complex recruitment situations with sound judgment.
- Flexibility to work extended hours during peak recruiting seasons, particularly in the fall.
Location
- This role is hybrid, based out of the New York or Los Angeles office.
Compensation
The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $99K-$131K in Los Angeles, CA or New York, NY. 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.
Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the “Company”) is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee’s or their dependent’s reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
The absence of a permanent address is not a bar to employment. The Company does not discriminate against individuals based on housing status, including the absence of a fixed address.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.