Contracts and Rights Specialist

Audible; Berlin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Audible in Berlin is seeking a Contract and Rights Specialist (m/f/d) to manage contract execution, provider onboarding, and data integrity across global deal operations. You will work with Publisher Partnerships, Legal, Finance, and Catalog Operations to implement terms and drive efficient deal lifecycle.

You are a proactive problem-solver with licensing and data management experience, comfortable handling complex workflows, and fluent in German and English.

Qualifications

• Experience with contract data management and deal terms.
• Strong data analysis and reporting capabilities.
• Fluency in German and English is a plus for cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert on deal implementation.
• Coordinate contract execution and file completed contracts.
• Onboard new providers and initiate required next steps.
• Collaborate with Legal, Business Affairs, Finance and Catalog Operations to align on operational plans.
• Review and validate contract and royalty data against deal terms.
• Create reports to support content operations.
• Provide general support to Business Affairs & Content Operations Team.
• Drive continuous improvement to systems and processes.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word,  

Data entry & data analysis

Entertainment/digital media experience

IP licensing/contract management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It's why we work with some of the world's leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with us.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Contract and Rights Specialist (m/f/d), you will play a key role in Audible's contract execution, provider onboarding, data management and deal implementation processes on Audible's Global Deal Operations Team. You will collaborate with our Publisher Partnerships, Business Affairs, Legal, Finance and Catalog Operations teams to make sure the terms in our content agreements are effectively implemented. You'll manage changes over the contract lifecycle, foster good working relationships with internal stakeholders and external providers, maintain accurate and complete contract data across key databases, provide reporting to support departmental operational activities, and oversee external operations for Audible's sublicense agreements.

As a Contract and Rights Specialist (m/f/d), you will...

• Be a subject matter expert on deal implementation
• Coordinate contract execution, digitally file completed contracts, and enter/maintain terms in Audible's contract database
• Onboard new providers, request upfront payments, and kick off contractually required next steps downstream
• Partner with Audible's Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Catalog Operations Teams to align on and execute operational plans for new deals, partnerships, initiatives and contract changes
• Review and validate contract and royalty data against deal terms prior to each period close
• Create reports to support content operations and inform business decisions
• Provide general support for the Business Affairs & Content Operations Team, including data clean-up projects, ad hoc research, inquiry response and trouble tickets.
• Drive continuous improvement to systems and processes, leveraging root cause analysis, emerging technologies and cross-functional collaboration

ABOUT YOU

You are a self-starter and creative problem solver with an operations or IP licensing background and impeccable operational, organizational and analytical skills. You love simplifying, improving and automating processes. You stay current with emerging technologies and excel at identifying both tech-driven and human-centric solutions. You have a knack for bringing order to ambiguity, navigating through roadblocks, and translating business needs into operational plans. You are comfortable working independently, managing data and routine/detail-oriented tasks effectively, as well as collaboratively as part of a diverse cross-functional team. You communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders, thrive in a high-energy entrepreneurial environment and bring an enthusiasm for books and digital entertainment that aligns with our mission.

The position is open for 24 months on an FTC basis.

ABOUT AUDIBLE

Audible is the leading producer and provider of audio storytelling. We spark listeners' imaginations, offering immersive, cinematic experiences full of inspiration and insight to enrich our customers daily lives. We are a global company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are dreamers and inventors who are passionate about the positive impact Audible can make for our customers and our neighbors. This spirit courses throughout Audible, supporting a culture of creativity and inclusion built on our People Principles and our mission to build more equitable communities in the cities we call home.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
• Experience performing accurate data entry and analysis
• Experience in entertainment, digital media or publishing field and/or contract/data management or IP licensing
• Business fluency in German and English, both written and spoken