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Job Summary
We have an opportunity for a Contract Specialist who will be responsible for facilitating the author contract process, including supporting management with negotiations, communicating with authors and agents, and performing related administrative duties. The Contract Specialist also acts as the Publisher/Author liaison for queries regarding royalties, contract status and statements.

Duties

• Support the Publisher with the development, negotiation, and execution of contracts for our ongoing publishing program.
• Negotiate advances with agents and authors in consultation with the Publisher
• Conduct thorough document reviews to ensure compliance with legal standards and organizational policies.
• Responsible for the filing and maintenance of all copyrights, author contracts, and other material pertinent to our publication properties.
• Manage author relationships, addressing any issues that arise during the contract lifecycle.
• Prepare and record author advance payment requests and assist the accounting department with the preparation, review, and mailing of royalty statements, 1099 and 1042 forms to authors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in contractor management and contract administration.
• Strong skills in proposal writing and business development strategies.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail in document review processes.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration across departments.
• Strategic thinking capabilities to contribute to long-term planning initiatives.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for contract management and compliance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.