Contracts Manager, Audio

HarperCollins Publishers

. Serve as contracts lead for backlist audio initiative .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, negotiating, and finalizing contracts within the audiobook publishing sector, while effectively collaborating with various departments and managing author estate matters.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Contracts DraftingNegotiation SkillsAudiobook Publishing ExperienceAttention to DetailOrganizational Ability

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Hard Skills

Contract PreparationContract FinalizationContract ReviewAmendment DraftingIndependent Work Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Verbal CommunicationCollaborative MindsetInnovative ThinkingAdaptabilityCuriosity

Certifications & Qualifications

4-Year College Degree

Industry Keywords

Audio PublishingTrade PublishingChildren's ImprintsEditorial InterfaceRoyalty Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as contracts lead for backlist audio initiative
Prepare, draft, negotiate, and finalize contracts and amendments for audio, trade, and children’s imprints
Review requests submitted by editors
Interface with Editorial, Royalty, Publishing Operations, and Finance Departments
Interpret contract details to answer queries from internal stakeholders and third parties
Advise on author estate matters as required
Perform other tasks as needed and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
4+ years of prior independent contracts drafting and negotiating experience in the Contracts Department of a book publisher or other relevant experience required
Prior background in audiobook publishing is strongly preferred
Strong verbal, communication, drafting and negotiating skills
Excellent attention to detail with exceptional organizational ability
Able to work independently, set priorities under pressure, and plan workload efficiently to meet deadlines
Collaborative and team oriented
Innovative and adaptable mindset, with curiosity about new tools and processes
Cover letters are strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Physical health benefits
Retirement and savings benefits
Caregiving benefits
Emotional wellbeing benefits
Transportation benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to fit their needs and personal situations