Royalty admin/Admin Assistant

www.bookjobs.com-jobboard; New York (NY); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A full-service literary agency in New York is seeking a part-time administrative/royalty administration assistant. This role involves assisting with royalties, conducting research, and providing general administrative support. The ideal candidate should be organized, a self-starter, and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years office experience required.
• Publishing experience a major plus.
• Availability for 8-10 hours remote with room to advance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with royalties and accounting requests.
• Conduct research and interpret contracts.
• Provide general administrative assistance.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Meticulous organization skills

Self-starter

Ability to multi-task

Experience with Quickbooks

Education

B.A. or significant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Description: Full-service literary agency seeks part-time administrative/royalty administration assistant.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with royalties and accounting requests, including tracking and comparing statements
• Assist with research requests and rights inquiries by interpreting contracts, searching databases, and sharing findings with team in a thorough, streamlined manner
• General administrative assistance, including occasional scanning, data entry, and bookkeeping as needed

About our company:
We are a full-service literary agency located in New York. We represent a broad range of adult and children's fiction and non-fiction, including many bestsellers, literary icons, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners.

Requirements: • B.A. or significant work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience and familiarity with Quickbooks, Microsoft Office suite and Royalty Statements
• Office experience required (4+ years), publishing experience a major plus
• Meticulous organization skills
• Self-starter with ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Availability for 8-10 hours remote with room to advance