Publisher Relations Associate (Remote)

Cengage Group • MI

84d • $58,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Publisher Relations Associate supports the acquisition and management of content from publishers and rights holders for Gale's subscription and eBook products. This role assists with publisher communications, agreement processing, and content integration, ensuring timely fulfillment of product content needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years' professional experience in Publisher Relations/Educational Sales and/or Publishing
• Strong organizational, communication and relationship management skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with contract processing and documentation
• Ability to support cross-functional initiatives and strategic business goals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to identify and recognize situations that require escalation, follow through to resolution and communicate to publishers

Nice To Haves

• Proven experience in licensing, content acquisition, or intellectual property management
• Strong understanding of copyright law, licensing terms, and rights clearance processes

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow strong positive relationships with existing and potential content providers; maintain a portfolio of publisher relations accounts and related responsibilities
• Support acquisition of new content from existing and new publishers
• Process agreements and maintain accurate records in contract management systems
• Respond to publisher inquiries and coordinate with internal teams
• Assist with publisher onboarding and relationship management
• Monitor and manage royalty reporting, usage data, and contract documentation, keeping in mind content deliverables and timelines
• Support the restoration of lapsed titles and rights

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees