Job Description
Primary Talent Partners has a 6-month contract to hire for Royalties Analyst with our great educational client.
• 100% remote, must be in the US
Summary:
• Daily monitoring of the Royalty Transmittal application for new Contract/Title submissions to be set up in the royalty system. Assess the submitted transmittal information for completeness. Review the provided information (publishing agreement(s), amendment(s), titles, and any other documents) and enter the terms in the royalty system. Initiate and interact directly with the business unit / editorial, finance, and product teams, as well as Corporate Legal, with any contractual term or product questions / clarifications to ensure the terms are set up accurately in the royalty system.
• Receive and act on all inquiries received from external customers (authors, royalty recipients, agents) and internal customers (portfolio management / Editorial, Finance, Corporate Legal, and Corporate Audit) related to the royalty statements, payments, and portfolio/program. Take the necessary action steps to research and resolve these inquiries including maintenance in the royalty system, if applicable.
• Prepare supporting documentation for author-initiated requests related to establishing Estates, Trusts, and Assignment of Rights related to the author’s account in accordance with policies/requirements.
• Assist with reviewing monthly unmatched sales reports for titles in the assigned portfolios/programs and take necessary steps to research and resolve the items.
• Work on any projects and/or initiatives assigned by the manager or director.
• Assist with servicing 3rd Party Audit requests being conducted on behalf of an author including compiling, preparing and providing requested documentation.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable related to establishing and maintaining royalty recipient accounts and addressing payment issues.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills are required as the position has direct contact with authors and will project and affect the impression an author will have. Position is also required to work in a collaborative environment with portfolio management, finance, and legal teams in addressing the alignment of product/sales channels with the publishing agreement and the technical considerations for set up in the royalty system.
• Strong analytical skills are required as the incumbent will have to extract and analyze large volumes of detailed transactional activity for author accounts when investigating inquiries and/or assisting with audits.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Business Law and legal intent regarding such topics as copyrights, tax implications, estate settlements, assignment of ownership is a plus.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Prior work experience in royalties, publishing, editorial, legal, or accounting fields a plus
COMPETENCIES
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment working independently. Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism.
• Aptitude and analytical skills include ability to read, understand, and interpret publishing agreements and to understand how the Royalty System works in the processing, calculating, and adhering to the contractual terms and conditions.
• Ability to assess inquiries, prioritize, and problem solve.
• Ability to perform financial calculations based on royalty defined formulas when resolving issues and inquiries.
• Individual must be detail oriented for both the data entry aspect of the Royalty System term set up and the detailed author / royalty recipient account activity analysis.
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com
#PTPJobs
• 100% remote, must be in the US
Summary:
• Daily monitoring of the Royalty Transmittal application for new Contract/Title submissions to be set up in the royalty system. Assess the submitted transmittal information for completeness. Review the provided information (publishing agreement(s), amendment(s), titles, and any other documents) and enter the terms in the royalty system. Initiate and interact directly with the business unit / editorial, finance, and product teams, as well as Corporate Legal, with any contractual term or product questions / clarifications to ensure the terms are set up accurately in the royalty system.
• Receive and act on all inquiries received from external customers (authors, royalty recipients, agents) and internal customers (portfolio management / Editorial, Finance, Corporate Legal, and Corporate Audit) related to the royalty statements, payments, and portfolio/program. Take the necessary action steps to research and resolve these inquiries including maintenance in the royalty system, if applicable.
• Prepare supporting documentation for author-initiated requests related to establishing Estates, Trusts, and Assignment of Rights related to the author’s account in accordance with policies/requirements.
• Assist with reviewing monthly unmatched sales reports for titles in the assigned portfolios/programs and take necessary steps to research and resolve the items.
• Work on any projects and/or initiatives assigned by the manager or director.
• Assist with servicing 3rd Party Audit requests being conducted on behalf of an author including compiling, preparing and providing requested documentation.
• Liaise with Accounts Payable related to establishing and maintaining royalty recipient accounts and addressing payment issues.
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills are required as the position has direct contact with authors and will project and affect the impression an author will have. Position is also required to work in a collaborative environment with portfolio management, finance, and legal teams in addressing the alignment of product/sales channels with the publishing agreement and the technical considerations for set up in the royalty system.
• Strong analytical skills are required as the incumbent will have to extract and analyze large volumes of detailed transactional activity for author accounts when investigating inquiries and/or assisting with audits.
• Knowledge and/or experience in Business Law and legal intent regarding such topics as copyrights, tax implications, estate settlements, assignment of ownership is a plus.
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Prior work experience in royalties, publishing, editorial, legal, or accounting fields a plus
COMPETENCIES
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Highly organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment working independently. Displays and acts with initiative, integrity, and professionalism.
• Aptitude and analytical skills include ability to read, understand, and interpret publishing agreements and to understand how the Royalty System works in the processing, calculating, and adhering to the contractual terms and conditions.
• Ability to assess inquiries, prioritize, and problem solve.
• Ability to perform financial calculations based on royalty defined formulas when resolving issues and inquiries.
• Individual must be detail oriented for both the data entry aspect of the Royalty System term set up and the detailed author / royalty recipient account activity analysis.
Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, ****** orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at info@primarytalentpartners.com
#PTPJobs
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Royalty Analyst position is now open for candidates interested in the Work from home Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Work from home Jobs is a plus.
