Talent & Influencer Account Executive

Account Executive

The six-time recipient of the award for "Best in Talent Representation and Management," presented by the Sports Business Journal, CAA Sports represents more than 3,000 of the world's best athletes in such sports as baseball, football, hockey, basketball, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities. Beyond traditional athlete representation, CAA Sports provides unique opportunities for clients off the field, in areas including entertainment, licensing, endorsements, speaking, philanthropy, publishing, and video games. CAA Sports also works in the areas of media rights, property sales and sponsorships, brand consulting, venue development and strategic advisory, and executive search, and received the award for "Best in Corporate Consulting" at the 2018 Sports Business Awards, and "Best in Property Consulting, Sales, and Client Service" in 2014, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2024, and 2025.

CAA Sports is a division of leading entertainment and sports agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA). 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, brand management and consumer product licensing, executive search, 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.

In CAA Brand Consulting we have 200+ specialists working with over 35 leading brands. Our vision is to be the strategic partner for brands in helping them solve their biggest challenges. Our services and connectivity in sport and entertainment allow us to identify, develop, activate and measure partnership strategies that build brands and grow business. In London our clients include the likes of Adobe, OKX, Volvo, Salesforce, Gulf Oil and Etihad Airlines.

There is also a unique culture within CAA; for a global agency it has a small agency feel, with a great sense of teamwork, ambition, empowerment and entrepreneurialism.

The Role

Our London office is hiring an Account Executive to join our Talent & Influencer team to take a supporting role on lifestyle & sports brands within the agency.

We are looking for candidates who have their finger on the pulse of popular culture, with deep understanding and knowledge of the social media and influencer landscape, ranging from the latest social trends to emerging creators, entertainment, sports and lifestyle talent.

The individual must have a keen interest in developing their experience delivering talent and influencer marketing campaigns and amplification strategies across a range of industry verticals, ensuring projects run smoothly, efficiently and punctually.

This is an exciting and dynamic role in a talented, culturally-connected team working across several client accounts. The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge and passion for popular culture, talent and influencers and a can-do, positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support with the development and management of end-to-end influencer campaigns and talent partnerships for clients - including curating influencer longlists, ideating and writing talent and influencer briefs, managing relationships with talent agents and talent/creators, outreach and negotiations, content delivery and reporting and measurement.
• Support account team with administrative tasks including preparation and sharing of agendas, client reports and social media monitoring – sharing relevant industry trends with the wider company and clients as required.
• Assist in compiling data and insights for end-of-campaign reports, helping to demonstrate campaign value and key learnings for clients.
• Support the team to build, nurture and grow trusted relationships with clients, as well as external stakeholders (agencies, talent managers and influencers).
• Attend industry networking events.
• Flexible to travel to events in the UK (and abroad where required).

Qualifications/Requirements

• 1 year agency experience is preferred, working in a fast-paced environment such as an agency or PR office is advantages.
• Experience and interest supporting talent and influencer campaigns across the UK and Europe.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to communicate closely and effectively with both internal colleagues and key external stakeholders.
• Team player with the ability to work autonomously as required.
• Social media enthusiast with a working knowledge of key platforms and an eye on developing platforms.
• Knowledge of current Influencer Platforms with experience in using them is preferred.
• Experience and willingness to develop and learn client servicing, account handling and project management.