Book Publishing - Junior Analyst

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, licensing, 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. 

The Role 

CAA is seeking a Junior Analyst to support a Contract Administration Executive in the Books and Publishing department. The position is part of a small team that works to ensure accuracy in Publisher reporting of sales and royalty earnings on behalf of clients and Agent colleagues and to use this same reporting for insights into project performance and trend analysis. 

The ideal candidate has a passion for book publishing, financial models and deal structures, is a self-starter, and possesses a desire to gain a deep understanding of books contracts and the mechanics of the publishing business. This role is not for candidates seeking the literary Agent career path.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and maintain a high volume of publishing documents in organized files for prompt access 

• Fulfill colleague and client requests for documents quickly and accurately

• Read and analyze publisher royalty statements and calculate royalties to ensure they reflect agreed contractual terms

• Provide timely summaries of client royalty statements, sales and earnings, and value on request 

• Research author publication and contract licensing history including domestic subsidiary rights and global and international translation rights

• Assist with special client, buyer, research and trend projects on request and as needed at peak volume 

• Leverage data to develop new insights and original reports and analysis to support dealmaking

• Create visual, data-driven presentations with clear narratives 

• Support training initiatives on contracts, royalty statements, and workflow best practices for Contract Administration

• Support ongoing internal software development initiatives to manage Intellectual Property

• Assist with data cleanup and organization to support future analysis

• Stay abreast of industry trends and client activities 

• Provide support to Executive by managing task list and coordinating meetings

Qualifications:

• BS or BA required with a concentration in Business, Finance, Economics or other quantitative discipline preferred

• 1-2+ years Royalty experience preferred

• Experienced in research and analysis

• Strong command of the Microsoft Office suite

• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills or equivalent

• PowerPoint skills and presentation building experience 

• Must be exceptionally detail-oriented 

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills 

• Strong organizational skills including the ability to reprioritize quickly while maintaining a sharp focus on fulfilling requests

• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and diplomacy

• Adept at quickly learning new processes and technology

• Familiarity with contracts is preferred

• Appreciation and enthusiasm for books of all kinds is welcomed

• Familiarity with a foreign language or languages and foreign currency transactions is welcomed

Location

This role can be based in our New York or Nashville office.

Compensation

The annual base salary for this position is in the range of $63,000 - $73,000 for New York and $55,000 - $65,000 for Nashville. This position also is 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 speak with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.