Senior Contracts Manager - Publishing Business Affairs

Job Description

THE AGENCY

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy.  Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA’s diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organisations that shape culture and inspire the world.  The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. 

Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for nine consecutive years, CAA represents more than 3,000 of the world’s top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, executive search, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities.  Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.

OVERVIEW

CAA has expanded its publishing operations in London. A fast-paced and growing department selling publication and media rights across all languages, territories, and formats to establish and develop literary careers worldwide; we work with internationally acclaimed and bestselling authors across fiction and non-fiction.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and efficient Senior Contracts Manager to join our growing team in the publishing Business Affairs department across the UK and translation businesses. The role would suit someone commercially minded, highly organised and detail-orientated. The Senior Contracts Manager plays a vital role in keeping the business running smoothly.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Drafting, editing, proofreading, summarising, and negotiating/redlining publishing agreements, reader agreements, first serial agreements, introduction agreements, collaboration agreements, translation agreements and correspondence.

• Checking and editing offer letters

• Assisting Publishing and Translation Agents during negotiations

• Tracking contracts and project status and maintaining accurate files

• Assisting with special projects, research, and compiling information as needed

• Scope to learn from an experienced Business Affairs team across all areas of media and entertainment

• General Business Affairs support, including administrative support

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Must have 5+ years of contracts experience within the book publishing industry.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Professional manner with a positive “can do” attitude.

• Ability to prioritise and multitask with a busy workload.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Confidential and discrete approach, and strong work ethic.

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