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Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

The Associate Manager, Contracts, will report to the Senior Manager, Contracts, and will focus on trafficking, drafting, vetting, and negotiating acquisition contracts, licenses (including master license agreements) and corresponding amendments and addenda for S&S’s Audio division. This role includes daily tracking of contracts from initiation to execution and responding to rights and other contractual inquiries from the Audio Division and other in-house departments. Experience working with audio publishing agreements and/or audio licenses is preferable but not required.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Draft, review, and negotiate audio acquisition contracts and related licenses.

+ Draft corresponding addenda. Advise on in-house precedent and respond to requests from inside and outside the company.

+ Gather and organize audio files and register audio editions for copyright with the Library of Congress.

+ Track contracts from initiation to execution and manage status charts.

+ Learn and use in-house systems effectively.

+ Research company physical and digital contract files.

+ Provide support to the Contracts department with additional needs and projects.

Qualifications:

+ Minimum of three to five years of relevant experience working with contracts at a publishing company and/or a literary agency.

+ Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating publishing agreements, licensing agreements, amendments, and work-for-hire agreements.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to adapt in a fast-paced and growing environment.

+ Willingness to learn and specialize in two or more responsibilities with nominal assistance.

Skills:

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills.

+ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

+ Proficiency in using contract management systems and other relevant software.

+ Familiarity with audio acquisition contracts and licenses is preferable but not required.

Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice (https://www.simonandschuster.com/p/workplace-privacy-notice) , and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.

Job Details

Job Family** **Contract Administration

Job Function** **Legal

Pay Type** **Salary

Hiring Min Rate** **70,000 USD

Hiring Max Rate** **70,000 USD