Audio Contracts Manager — Hybrid NYC

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 70 000 - 80 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

HarperCollins Publishers seeks a Contracts Manager in NYC, working in a hybrid model. You will lead contract drafting for audio, trade, and children’s imprints, negotiating terms and finalizing amendments while coordinating with Editorial, Royalty, and Finance teams.

The role requires 4+ years in contracts at a book publisher, a strong independent drafting background, and excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualificações

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of prior independent contracts drafting and negotiating experience in a book publisher's Contracts Department.
• Prior background in audiobook publishing is strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal, communication, drafting and negotiating skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with exceptional organizational ability.
• Able to work independently, set priorities under pressure, and plan workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Innovative and adaptable mindset, with curiosity about new tools and processes.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as contracts lead for backlist audio initiative.
• Prepare, drafts, negotiates, and finalizes contracts and amendments for audio, trade and children’s imprints.
• Review requests submitted by editors.
• Interface with Editorial, Royalty, Publishing Operations and Finance Departments to ensure effective operations.
• Interpret contract details to answer queries from internal stakeholders and third parties.
• Advise on author estate matters as required.
• Perform other tasks as needed and assigned.

Conhecimentos

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Attention to detail

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

HarperCollins Publishers seeks a Contracts Manager in NYC, working in a hybrid model. You will lead contract drafting for audio, trade, and children’s imprints, negotiating terms and finalizing amendments while coordinating with Editorial, Royalty, and Finance teams.

The role requires 4+ years in contracts at a book publisher, a strong independent drafting background, and excellent communication and organizational skills.