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 2,000 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
The Travel
• Manager, Client Services & Program
• Support serves as a senior travel subject matter expert responsible for delivering elevated support across complex, high-touch travel scenarios while helping optimize travel operations, traveler experience, and meetings/event-related travel coordination. This role is not a traditional travel agent position; rather, it functions as an internal strategic travel operator and escalation point that bridges white-glove traveler support, vendor/agency partnership management, and travel program execution.
The ideal candidate brings deep entertainment or high-touch corporate travel experience, understands the nuances of servicing demanding travelers and assistants, and can navigate complex travel situations with exceptional judgment and service orientation. Key
Responsibilities
White-Glove Travel
• Support/Escalation Serve as a senior escalation point for complex, high-touch, VIP, and sensitive travel scenarios
• Partner with travelers, assistants, and internal stakeholders to support challenging itineraries and service recoveries Leverage vendor and industry relationships to drive exceptional traveler outcomes and service resolution Provide consultative guidance on travel options, logistics, and traveler experience enhancements Program & Operational
• Support Support optimization of travel booking processes and traveler workflows across the organization
• Partner with Travel Operations leadership on policy implementation and operational enhancements Help drive traveler adoption of preferred tools, processes, and booking behavior
• Support travel communications, training, and change management initiatives Meetings/Events/Group Travel
• Lead coordination of travel logistics related to meetings, off-sites, and group travel initiatives
• Partner with Meetings & Events, Procurement, and business stakeholders to support seamless execution Advise on travel strategy and logistics for high-profile internal and external events Vendor/Technology Partnership Act as key liaison with travel agency/TMC and booking platform partners Identify service gaps and operational improvement opportunities within booking and servicing channels
• Support testing and rollout of travel tool enhancements and traveler-facing platform updates Requirements 5-7 years of travel industry experience, preferably within entertainment, executive/VIP travel, or high-touch corporate travel Prior travel agent, advisor, TMC, or agency experience strongly preferred Deep understanding of complex domestic and international travel logistics Experience supporting demanding clients/executives in fast-paced, service-oriented environments Experience supporting meetings/events or group travel logistics preferred Strong working knowledge of travel booking platforms and servicing workflows Exceptional judgment, composure, and customer service orientation Strong relationship management and vendor partnership skills Location This role is based in our Los Angeles office. Compensation The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $111,000 - $137,000.
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 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.
• Creative Artists Agency (CAA), is the world’s leading full service entertainment, media, and sports agency. We represent many of the most successful professionals working in television, film, music, theatre, video games, sports, and digital content. We also provide a range of strategic and marketing consulting services to corporate clients.