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| Title: | CONTRACTS ASSISTANT |
| Description: | ABRAMS is the preeminent publisher of high-quality illustrated books and gift paper products for adults, adolescents and young children, and creates critically acclaimed and bestselling works under the following imprints: Abrams, Abrams Comic Arts, Abrams Image, Abrams Books for Young Readers, Amulet Books, Abrams Appleseed, Abrams Notaries, Abrams Press, and Abrams Calendars.
We practice the art of books. At the heart of this practice are the people—creators, colleagues, partners, and readers—who together form a passionate community committed to quality and integrity. We strive to be inclusive in our publishing and our organization, celebrating vibrant voices, cultures, and ideas. ABRAMS is conveniently located in the financial district, NYC. We offer competitive salaries, generous benefits, 401 (k) plan, tuition assistance, summer hours and a paid Christmas week of vacation. More information about ABRAMS and our publishing program can be found at our website www.abramsbooks.com. The Contract Department has an immediate need for a Contracts Assistant who will partner with the team in managing all contract drafting/negotiation efforts. As a member of this very busy department, the Contracts Assistant will be responsible for: • Assisting the contracts team in drafting contract amendments and other legal documents • Providing administrative assistance to Contracts Team for registering copyright. • Ensuring that contract data is populated in Title Management System. • Managing the processing of contract payments. • Providing status update on all open/pending contracts • Responding to requests for reversion of rights. • Partnering with other Contracts Department staff to ensure that the team operates efficiently |
| Requirements: | Requirements:
• 1 year of experience (in a publishing company or related field) • Contracts experience desired but not required • Bachelor’s degree preferred • Agile self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with the Contracts Team and across departments • Impeccable time management skills |
| Company: | ABRAMS BOOKS |
| Location: | New York |
| How To Apply For This Job: | To apply for a position at ABRAMS, please complete the employment application by clicking the following link, https://www.abramsbooks.com/apply |
| Date Posted: | 6/23/2021 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
