Creative Artists Agency Reviews
Updated Jun 4, 2019
Found 195 reviews
Pros
"Make great connections within the entertainment industry" (in 26 reviews)
"great place to learn about entertainment" (in 15 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours and very low pay as an assistant" (in 42 reviews)
"Very low pay (minimum wage) and you can't work past 6:30p (which is kinda a pro too)" (in 38 reviews)
"Assistant"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Artists Agency full-time
Pros
Neat entertainment industry perks and fun times
Cons
Low Hourly wage that's difficult to budget on
Creative Artists Agency2018-07-26"Very Low Pay But Good Start"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Artists Agency full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good benefits. Good industry experience.
Cons
Low pay. Long hours. Paper pusher. Few opportunities to move up.
Advice to Management
Pay your employees more and create more opportunities for growth.
Creative Artists Agency2019-06-05"Love this place"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Artists Agency full-time
Pros
Access to agents, and information. They treat you like a full time employee not an intern
Cons
Hours suck and they pay is so bad. CAA has a really high turnover rate because they make their employees work crazy hours for basically minimum wage
Creative Artists Agency2019-05-28"Move up quickly or move out"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Artists Agency full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good dental and medical benefits, holidays, summer Fridays, and winter break (office closed).
Cons
Answering phones for simple support tickets, cutthroat end users, epitome of a corporate environment job (suit and tie, can't work remote).
Advice to Management
Need a manager who wants to be there and wants to stay.
Creative Artists Agency2019-05-22"Great start in the Entertainment Industry"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Artists Agency full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great benefits, 401K, everyone is equal as an Assistant in the entry-level position
Cons
Extremely low pay, clique-y, nepotism, no room for growth, long hours, high turnaround
Creative Artists Agency2019-05-16- Helpful (1)
"Good"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Creative Artists Agency full-time
Pros
Fast paced environment that allows you to either stay the course and move up or become more appealing to a different employer. I have enjoyed my time there. I recommend to anyone interested in entertainment.
Cons
People have a tendency to only want to look out for their own interests. If it is between you and someone else, best believe the other person is willing to do whatever it takes to take you out and put themselves in.
Advice to Management
Try to be more understanding in terms of allowing time off and pay raises. Allow the employees to dictate their raises based on performance. Do not allow all of the ducks to swim in the cereal bowl.
Creative Artists Agency2019-04-17 "Great starting point for music business professionals"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Creative Artists Agency full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Good community. Great opportunity for growth. Lots of access to shows. Good networking. Fantastic Agent Training program. Most stable and high paying sector of the business.
Cons
Highly political environment. Some leadership not qualified to manage people.
Advice to Management
The best agents may not be the best managers of people.
Creative Artists Agency2019-03-27"good"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at Creative Artists Agency part-time for less than a year
Pros
it is a very good company
Cons
i don't have any cons
Creative Artists Agency2019-03-03- Helpful (4)
"Backstabbing environment"
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Pros
Access to “the industry”, knowledge you gain
Cons
Backstabbing, gossiping, mean girls (and boys), high school prep/sorority/frat environment
Advice to Management
Hire better people, not just elitists with connections via rich mommy and daddy
Creative Artists Agency2019-02-22 - Helpful (6)
"Avoid At All Costs!"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Creative Artists Agency full-time for less than a year
Pros
The benefits and perks are great. Pay is only good if you're a manager and up. Free monthly lunches. Half days.
Cons
Regardless of position or hierarchy you will be treated like crap by literally everyone and anyone. Agents literally scowl and cringe at you as they pass you in the halls. And guess what? No one cares. You can complain to HR and they will act very "compassionate" but it's all to save face. The whole office structure is run by 21 years olds right out of college. No joke! Their first adult job! These $15 an hour children...
Show MoreAdvice to Management
Stop being so "corporate" and actually take notice of your workers. And actually hire proper adults with a proper salary for these assistant roles instead of children. You are literally running a high school clique for pay.
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