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Publishing Operations Manager

$50 per hour
Are you a proactive problem solver with a passion for streamlining operations, tracking vendor workflows, and bringing order to complex environments? We are seeking a detail-oriented professional to join an enterprise leader in media, publishing, and entertainment for a fully onsite contract role. If you thrive in fast-paced environments undergoing transformation and love turning chaos into clear systems, this is the perfect next step for your career!

In this role, you will play a key role in establishing and executing operational processes, managing vendor contracts, and handling accounts payable workflows across multiple systems. You will translate crucial information across platforms, negotiate and assemble contracts, track performance, and help build a roadmap for ongoing operational success. Working closely with a cross-functional team, you will ensure seamless daily operations while handling sensitive, confidential data with complete discretion.

Ready to bring your organizational expertise and proactive mindset to a dynamic, evolving team? Click to apply today to submit your resume directly for consideration!

salary: $50 - $53 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day administrative operations for author and talent engagements, including contracts, onboarding, invoices, payments, and related documentation.
  • Coordinate contracts and agreements from initiation through execution, partnering with Legal, Editorial, Finance, and external representatives to ensure timely completion and follow-up.
  • Develop and maintain efficient processes for author and talent setup, payment, invoicing, and other recurring financial workflows.
  • Serve as the central point of contact for operational questions related to author and talent engagements, coordinating information and documentation across internal teams and external partners.
  • Maintain accurate, organized records of contracts, contact information, payment details, invoices, and other key author and talent data.

Skills
  • Operations
  • Creative/Publishing
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 0 years
  • Experience level: Manager
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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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