Remote Book Publishing Contracts Associate

Macmillan Learning; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Macmillan Learning is seeking a contract manager to draft and negotiate book acquisition agreements. Responsibilities include managing contracts and collaborating with various teams. The role requires 2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts and strong communication skills.

This position is remote but tied to our New York, NY office, with a salary range of $60,000 – $65,000. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply in a culture that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating trade book publishing agreements.
• Ability to manage high volumes of work across multiple priorities.
• No college degree required.

Responsibilities

• Draft a variety of book acquisition agreements.
• Negotiate agreements to signature with authors and their representatives.
• Manage signature and payment processing in DocuSign.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in G-Suite

Creativity in problem-solving

Education

2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts

Tools

DocuSign

Biblio database

Job description

Macmillan Learning is seeking a contract manager to draft and negotiate book acquisition agreements. Responsibilities include managing contracts and collaborating with various teams. The role requires 2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts and strong communication skills.

This position is remote but tied to our New York, NY office, with a salary range of $60,000 – $65,000. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply in a culture that promotes diversity and equal opportunity.