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Contracts Manager

We are Bright.

Home to inspiring illustrators and authors. Bright is a global agency that nurtures passionate, gifted artists and authors. You’ll see their work everywhere: children’s books, billboards, greetings cards, films... They’re here to make a mark on the world, and our mission is to make it happen.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a resourceful and motivated Contracts Manager to join an energetic and hard-working Contracts Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with solid contractual experience who is eager to broaden their contracts knowledge and take on greater responsibility. 

The Role

  • Drafting, negotiating reviewing contracts for authors and illustrators
  • Working closely with Agents to answer queries and provide advice
  • Providing paperwork and contractual support for divisions within the Bright Agency – including Children’s, Licensing, Advertising, Editorial and Animation both in the UK and internationally.
  • Liaising and cooperating with departments across the company
  • Maintaining an accurate record of contracts progress in an efficient manner

Qualities and Skills

  • Understanding of royalty income and contracts with authors and licensees
  • Royalties experience in the media industry preferred
  • Rights and Permissions experience in media industry preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and organisational ability
  • Fast and accurate, highly numerate, strong attention to detail
  • Proactive, motivated, inquiring and flexible, able to show initiative and work independently
  • Excellent eye for detail and a high level of organisation

More information:

The role is a full time, permanent position. Our offices are based in Clapham Junction, South London, and you may be required to attend meetings and days in the office, so the ability to travel to London is essential. However, this role can also be working from home for the most part, so we are accepting applications nationwide.

Salary is dependent on experience.

As well as the opportunity to join our global award-winning organisation, Bright offers competitive benefits including pension and health insurance.

 

How to Apply:

Please send your CV and covering letter to careers@thebrightagency.com with the subject line ‘Contracts Manager’.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Contracts Manager

The Bright Agency, Greater London
Full-time, Home Working, Permanent
Professional
Administration, Publishing, Communications, Royalties, Contracts, Business Development
Reference: 
Contracts Manager
Salary description: 
Dependent on experience

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Understanding of royalty income and contracts with authors and licensees