Job description

HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a Contracts Manager to join its fast-paced and dynamic Contracts Department. This position is responsible for preparing contracts and amendments for its audio imprint as well as in the Children’s and Trade publishing groups. The position is Hybrid NYC. • 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. • Ensure effective operations by interfacing with Editorial, Royalty, Publishing Operations and Finance Departments. • 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. • 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience • 4+ years of prior independent contracts drafting and negotiating experience in the Contracts Department of a book publisher or other relevant experience required • 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 in order to meet deadlines • Collaborative and team oriented • Innovative and adaptable mindset, with curiosity about new tools and processes HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred. The salary range for this position is $70,000- $80,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process. In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce. HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer. HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com . Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

Requirements

Must-haves

The position is Hybrid NYC.
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.
Ensure effective operations by interfacing with Editorial, Royalty, Publishing Operations and Finance Departments.
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.
4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of prior independent contracts drafting and negotiating experience in the Contracts Department of a book publisher or other relevant experience required
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 in order to meet deadlines
Collaborative and team oriented
Innovative and adaptable mindset, with curiosity about new tools and processes
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

Nice-to-haves

Prior background in audiobook publishing is strongly preferred.

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