Rights & Permissions Manager

*This position is on our hybrid schedule at our New Rochelle office.

Position:

Rights and Permissions Manager within the Department of Legal and Business Affairs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides direction and oversight of all company rights and permissions, including obtaining digital, print and/or audio rights and clearances from third-party vendors.
• Drafts and reviews all photo permission contracts for execution through contract management system after Photo Department negotiation.
• Supervise the handling of all incoming requests for permissions.
• Negotiate permissions and license agreements, and draft permissions, with authors, and domestic and international publishers to secure rights for use of content in the company's print and digital products.
• Manages maintenance of permissions within the contract management database and tracks important follow-up items, such as schedules, renewals, and payment terms.
• Instructs/delivers invoices on paid permissions to A/P.
• Oversees post-execution matters relating to rights and permissions, including the monitoring of compliance to agreement terms (this may include proofreading, and monitoring text and jacket changes in books scheduled for publication).
• Develop and maintains relationships with potential foreign and domestic rights customers.
• Assist in the preparation of events such as book fairs.
• Serve as key contact on all rights-related questions and permissions issues for staff and external vendors.
• Periodically review permissions/contracts and update as needed to reflect changing business models.
• Maintains standard agreement's structure and templates.
• Provide information on publishing rights, and copyright to authors and others.
• Prepares and distributes regular status reports on permissions projects including budget-to-actual reporting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 or more years' experience in publishing or closely related experience
• Experience working with all levels of an organization, including senior executive leadership
• Strong communication and excellent writing skills
• Excellent negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance attention to detail with efficiency are essential
• Familiarity with rights management systems and the use of rights metadata throughout the company (such as in sales, marketing, and accounting systems)
• Familiarity with contract management systems for management of permissions and licensing contracts
• Ability to multitask, work in pressure-filled situations, and meet long-term or short deadlines
• Skilled at absorbing information quickly
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of copyright law, contract preparation experience, and some legal education.

Five years of publishing experience, including rights licensing, subsidiary rights, intellectual property management, and permissions management.

*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the expected salary range for the position. The base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors such as geographic location, experience, education, and skill level.

About Us

Benchmark Education Company is a leading publisher of core, supplemental, and intervention literacy and language resources in English and Spanish, both print and digital, as well as world-class professional development. Since its founding in 1998, our company has proven to be one of the most nimble and innovative content creators on the cutting edge of pedagogy and technology. The digital content in our many learning programs delivers all the rigor of its print counterpart and is designed for virtual and blended learning contexts.

Benchmark Education Publishing (BEC) and its affiliates are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For further information, visit us at: https://www.benchmarkeducation.com

BENCHMARK EDUCATION BENEFITS OVERVIEW

Benefits

- Health Insurance - Dental & Vision Insurance - Disability Insurance

- Life Insurance - Wellness Programs - 401K

- Paid Vacation - Paid Holidays - Paid Sick Days

- Employee Referral Bonus

Company Culture, Perks & Discounts

- Flex work schedule - Commuter Benefits - Paid Parking

- Company Outings - Free Snacks - Catered Lunches/Events

- Game Room - Pet Friendly - Holiday Events

- Happy Hours - Paid Technology - Sports Leagues

- Art Exhibitions - Off-site Work Program*

Professional Development

- Education Scholarship Fund - Cross Functional Training

- Job Training & Conferences - Paid Internships

COVID-19 Policy - USA

All employees are required to have or obtain a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment at Benchmark Education unless an exemption has been approved. All employees shall be required to report their vaccine status. All new employees shall be required to provide proof of their vaccination status prior to the start of their employment.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE