Contracts Assistant, Penguin Young Readers

Job Description

Contracts Assistant, Penguin Young Readers (Open to Remote)

We are currently seeking a Contracts Assistant to join our Penguin Young Readers contracts team. The Contracts Department represents an unrivaled roster of award-winning and celebrated titles across an editorial breadth that includes The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, The Fault in Our Stars by John Green, and Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson. The division partners closely with agents, authors, and publishing entities to finalize the acquisition of rights and maintaining each record.

The Contracts Assistant is an integral part of the drafting, negotiating, and processing the contracts and provides the opportunity to interact with our Editorial, Subsidiary Rights, Legal, and Royalties departments regularly, however, our group works with many different areas of the company affording the applicant the opportunity to gain an encompassing view of the publishing industry.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, meticulous self-starter who can manage a diverse set of responsibilities efficiently and effectively and is comfortable asking for help when needed. Once you've proven an independent ability to draft and negotiate, while also remembering to step back, consider the big picture, and adjust your strategy when needed, you'll assume greater responsibilities over time. 

Please apply by October 1, 2024 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and look over our open-to-remote guidelines on our FAQs page.

The Role:
• Drafts and negotiate contracts and contract amendments.
• Manages contracts inquiries from other departments such as Editorial, Subsidiary Rights (a team that sells translation and other rights), and Royalties.
• Routes contracts and amendments electronically to appropriate parties for signature.
• Conducts contract research.
• Scans files and performs other file/database maintenance, which includes rights management data entry.
• Coordinates with Royalties to ensure data for payments or changes to payment due dates is accurate.
• Coordinates with team and internal resources to ensure the efficiency of processes and workflow.
• Supports additional project work as needed.

Requirements:
• A self-starter with impeccable attention to detail when drafting and reviewing contracts
• Must possess a proactive and independent approach to work, including a strong ability to problem solve autonomously
• Ability to apply organizational methods and strategies to meet deadlines and manage a busy inbox in Outlook
• Timely follow-up skills with the contracts team, authors, agents and other departments and able to prioritize and complete multiple projects in a rapidly changing, details-focused environment
• A curious mind that enjoys looking at a situation from multiple perspectives
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe (PDF), and an avid interest and ability to learn new applications
• A history or interest in legal, journalism, communications, literature, or a related publishing field are a plus

The salary for this position is $48,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.  

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, 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 & generous paid time off.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp6o74-3-144-104-118-42 in your application.