Penguin Random House Group is hiring: Contracts Associate, Penguin Publishing Gr
Penguin Random House Group, Broadway, WV, United States
Contracts Associate – Penguin Random House Adult (Hybrid)
We are currently seeking a Contracts Associate to join our PPG Adult subsidiary rights contracts team. The Contracts Department represents an unrivaled roster of award‑winning and celebrated titles across an editorial breadth that includes fiction and non‑fiction books from PPG Adult imprints including Viking, Tarcher, Avery, Plume, and F+W, among others. The division partners closely with foreign subagents, subsidiary rights sales, and publishing entities to finalize the licensing of rights.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, contract amendments, and contract terminations for foreign and domestic rights.
Learn to read and understand author contracts and how their terms and limitations apply to subsidiary rights contracts.
Collaborate closely with the subsidiary rights sales team to ensure contracts are accurate and encompass all deal terms.
Communicate frequently with publishers and foreign subagents to solve and negotiate contract conflicts and issues.
Maintain and update contract records in PRH’s Rights Management System; use the system to prepare and review contract status reports and other reporting as needed.
Perform various administrative tasks including managing, routing, scanning and following up on contracts.
Manage contract inquiries from other departments such as Author Contracts, Royalties and Subsidiary Rights.
Liaise with Royalty Accounting to ensure data for payments or changes to payment due dates are accurate.
Coordinate with team and internal resources to optimize efficiency of processes and workflow.
Support additional project work as needed.
Qualifications
A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in contracts, licensing, subrights sales, or a related field.
A self‑starter with impeccable attention to detail.
A highly organized candidate who possesses a proactive and independent approach to work, including a strong ability to problem‑solve autonomously while also consulting with colleagues to ensure uniform processes.
Able to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines and manage a busy inbox on Outlook.
Timely follow‑up skills with the subsidiary rights team, foreign and domestic publishing partners, and other departments; able to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a rapidly changing, detail‑focused environment.
A curious mind that enjoys research projects, with the ability to view things with both a focus on minor details as well as the big picture.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to proofread.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications.
A history or interest in legal, sales, communications, literature, or a related publishing field is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits The salary for this position is $56,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 1 day per week at our 1745 Broadway location.
Full‑time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health care/dependent care flexible spending account, health savings account, pre‑tax and Roth 401(k), short and long‑term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, educational assistance, and generous paid time off.
Additional Information The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City.
Applications for this role will be accepted through April 20 or until the role is filled. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration.
EEO Statement Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 288187
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, contract amendments, and contract terminations for foreign and domestic rights.
Learn to read and understand author contracts and how their terms and limitations apply to subsidiary rights contracts.
Collaborate closely with the subsidiary rights sales team to ensure contracts are accurate and encompass all deal terms.
Communicate frequently with publishers and foreign subagents to solve and negotiate contract conflicts and issues.
Maintain and update contract records in PRH’s Rights Management System; use the system to prepare and review contract status reports and other reporting as needed.
Perform various administrative tasks including managing, routing, scanning and following up on contracts.
Manage contract inquiries from other departments such as Author Contracts, Royalties and Subsidiary Rights.
Liaise with Royalty Accounting to ensure data for payments or changes to payment due dates are accurate.
Coordinate with team and internal resources to optimize efficiency of processes and workflow.
Support additional project work as needed.
Qualifications
A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in contracts, licensing, subrights sales, or a related field.
A self‑starter with impeccable attention to detail.
A highly organized candidate who possesses a proactive and independent approach to work, including a strong ability to problem‑solve autonomously while also consulting with colleagues to ensure uniform processes.
Able to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines and manage a busy inbox on Outlook.
Timely follow‑up skills with the subsidiary rights team, foreign and domestic publishing partners, and other departments; able to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a rapidly changing, detail‑focused environment.
A curious mind that enjoys research projects, with the ability to view things with both a focus on minor details as well as the big picture.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to proofread.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications.
A history or interest in legal, sales, communications, literature, or a related publishing field is a plus.
Compensation & Benefits The salary for this position is $56,000. All positions are currently eligible for an annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.
This is a hybrid position, requiring approximately 1 day per week at our 1745 Broadway location.
Full‑time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, health care/dependent care flexible spending account, health savings account, pre‑tax and Roth 401(k), short and long‑term disability insurance, life/AD&D insurance, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, educational assistance, and generous paid time off.
Additional Information The Penguin Random House national headquarters is located in New York City.
Applications for this role will be accepted through April 20 or until the role is filled. Please include your resume and cover letter for consideration.
EEO Statement Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Company: Penguin Random House LLC | Job ID: 288187
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