Junior Analyst - Books Accounting

Creative Artists Agency•New York, NY

55d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role offers exposure to both Publishing leadership and CAA's Agency Operations team. For individuals who demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, business judgment, and leadership potential, the position can serve as a foundation for expanded responsibilities and long-term career development within CAA, but it is not intended for candidates pursuing a traditional literary Agent career path. The ideal candidate has a passion for book publishing, financial analysis, and business operations. They are intellectually curious, analytical, and eager to develop a deep understanding of publishing contracts, revenue streams, deal structures, and the broader economics of the publishing industry.

Requirements

Fulfill colleague and client requests for documents quickly and accurately
Collect and maintain a high volume of publishing documents in organized files for prompt access
Read and analyze publishers’ royalty statements and calculate royalties to confirm they reflect agreed contractual terms
Provide timely summaries of client royalty statements, sales and earnings, and value on request to support dealmaking
Research author publication and contract licensing history including domestic subsidiary rights and international translation rights
Perform buyer analysis and research on request
Ensure data integrity through cleanup and organization to support future analysis
Translate data into new insights and trends watching for the creation of original data-driven reports with clear narratives
Aid departmental training initiatives and internal software development for Intellectual Property
Support business growth areas and ad hoc projects for the department

Nice To Haves

1-2 years Royalty experience preferred
Familiarity with contracts is preferred
Familiarity with a foreign language or languages and foreign currency transactions is welcomed
Appreciation and enthusiasm for books of all kinds is welcomed

Responsibilities

Fulfill colleague and client requests for documents quickly and accurately
Collect and maintain a high volume of publishing documents in organized files for prompt access
Read and analyze publishers’ royalty statements and calculate royalties to confirm they reflect agreed contractual terms
Provide timely summaries of client royalty statements, sales and earnings, and value on request to support dealmaking
Research author publication and contract licensing history including domestic subsidiary rights and international translation rights
Perform buyer analysis and research on request
Ensure data integrity through cleanup and organization to support future analysis
Translate data into new insights and trends watching for the creation of original data-driven reports with clear narratives
Aid departmental training initiatives and internal software development for Intellectual Property
Support business growth areas and ad hoc projects for the department