Sr. Manager, Contracts Operations

Macmillan•New York, NY

68d•$71,000 - $80,000

About The Position

We're seeking a detail-obsessed and process-oriented Sr. Manager, Contracts Operations to join our busy Trade Contracts team. This role supports a range of Macmillan imprints, including Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt and Company, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, St. Martin's Publishing Group, Tor Publishing Group, and Macmillan Audio. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Contracts, this position is primarily responsible for overseeing and ensuring the accurate and timely registration of copyrights for all newly published titles across Macmillan's Trade imprints. The Sr. Manager, Contracts Operations also plays a key role in reviewing and enhancing workflows tied to copyright registration and contract processes-helping to streamline procedures and improve the overall operational effectiveness of the Trade Contracts team. This position also serves as a key liaison between the Contracts department and Royalties.

Requirements

Understanding of fundamental US copyright principles
Clear, articulate communicator
Experience managing, supervising and training direct reports
Proficient in and enthusiastic about data and analytics
Motivated and flexible problem-solver
Skilled at managing complex situations and setting clear priorities
Organized and meticulous
Comfortable with Microsoft 365 and Google Workplace
Familiar with electronic signature programs (e.g., DocuSign) and publishing data entry programs (e.g., Biblio3 Suite)

Nice To Haves

2-3 years' experience people management
5-10 years in contracts, paralegal and/or operations roles, preferably in-house
Background in book publishing, particularly copyright, contracts, legal, operations and business issues
Prior use of Biblio3 Suite a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee a timely copyright registration process for all Macmillan Trade imprints, including hands-on responsibility for efficient registration processes and oversight of the work of others who work on copyright registration. Serve as the department's subject matter expert on copyright and liaison with the US Copyright Office.
Ensure the Contracts Department responds timely and effectively to inquiries and requests from the Royalties team, including updates related to payees, agents, and author estates.
Manage, support, and oversee two team members day-to-day, including assessment and distribution of workload, supervision, mentoring, and development.
Liaising with in-house departments including Legal, Operations, Editorial, Finance, identify, develop, and implement process improvements to streamline Contracts department operations and enhance overall efficiency.

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