Executive, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, Olympics and action sports, 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 Department
Our CAA Human Resources team works across the entire agency to support our people and businesses. We hire, welcome, integrate, and provide learning opportunities for our colleagues. The team provides benefits and programs to support our people and their families. Additionally, we develop systems and tools to enable CAA to operate on a global scale. We do this all while honoring and promoting our culture. Our work is guided by our commitment to CAA being a great place to grow your career.

The Role

The Head, Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a business-minded, experienced diversity and inclusion leader who reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer and partners closely with the HR team, Senior Leaders across the agency, Colleagues, Communications, and additional stakeholders to drive and build upon the company's inclusion efforts on a global basis. This role is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of a comprehensive Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) strategy that drives the organization forward.

The Executive must be strategic, results-oriented, and collaborative with an approach that is responsive and aligned with CAA's core values.

Success in this role will require deep expertise and influential partnerships across the company to develop and execute the DEIB strategies. The dynamic nature of this organization requires a leader who has a great ability to connect with people and drive DEIB programs from ideas to actionable solutions with measurable results.

Leadership & Engagement
• Create, refresh, and and execute a global DEIB strategy that will sustain the company and enable an inclusive environment globally across all our businesses
• Partner with the HR team to proactively to build upon our people systems as well as identify and address issues
• Ensure alignment between DEIB objectives with the overall CAA objectives, strategies, and values
• Understand and continually communicate the ''whys'' of our focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the success of the company and for each department
• Work with leaders, employees and HR to ensure a positive and engaging work environment for all CAA employees
• Guide community togetherness including but not limited to commemorations, celebrations, reflection, and internal response to societal/community issues – on an ongoing basis and whenever required
• Partner with the CHRO and HR Leadership Team to ensure centrality of DEIB in all aspects of the organization's people work and systems, particularly in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, retention, and development
• Partner closely with Company senior leadership of every department to develop a specific DEIB plans for their departments locally and globally
• Serve as a coach and counselor to senior leaders and managers on matters of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Lead a team of Inclusion professionals; manage, develop, and support the growth of the team
• Serve as an internal and external ambassador for Inclusion principles and practices for the company where relevant

Development & Innovation
• Develop and ensure execution on a DEIB learning map and programs by continually developing relevant content, evaluating sessions, and keeping Inclusion top of mind for the company
• Partner with full HR Leadership team and Corporate Communication to ensure DEIB work and best practices are effectively communicated and deployed throughout CAA, and externally when necessary
• Guide the support and development of the Employee Committees. Provide guidance to ensure employees have a space to receive support and contribute to the support of other colleagues
• Identify and support opportunities, programs, and pipelines for underrepresented employees to advance
• Facilitate collaboration and forums through where employees can strategize around Inclusion needs

Data & Insights
• Identify, assess, track, and mitigate issues and risks
• Collects, monitors, and reports on data regarding diversity, equity, inclusion goals as well as recruitment, hiring, and attrition trends in collaboration with the HR team
• Leverages multiple sources of data to provide insights and suggest action plans
• Ability to communicate the relationship between business success and DEIB initiatives

Requirements and Responsibilities

Education and experience:
• Graduate level degree (MA, MS, MD, JD, PhD, or other Degree) in a related field strongly preferred
• 10+ years developing and implementing diversity programs
• Strong understanding of corporate structures in a for-profit setting
• Experience working in entertainment, media or sports preferred
• Technical mastery of diversity issues as it relates to all people systems including recruitment, retention, development, and compensation
• Significant, demonstrated track record of leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion including race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and disability

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $250,000-$400,000. This position also is eligible for benefits and 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.

Job Location, Hours and Travel
• Typical days and hours of work are: The role will be based in our Los Angeles office Monday - Thursday, 9:00am – 6:00pm with the flexibility to work remote on Friday and one other weekday (as agreed upon with direct supervisor).
• Some out-of-state travel may be required in order to implement strategic HR initiatives with various team members at our multiple office locations

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmjvo3-18-118-145-114-42 in your application.