The New York Times is hiring a Business Affairs Coordinator to serve as a critical liaison, administering the contractual and compliance aspects of creative productions for the Advertising team. This is a New York City based hybrid role reporting to the Director of Business Affairs.
What You'll Do
- Administer and negotiate content provider and services agreements using company templates.
- Summarize and communicate contractual obligations across teams like Program Management and Finance.
- Help manage issues related to copyright, trademark compliance, and licensing.
- Flag potential legal or third-party rights issues and advise teams on next steps under guidance.
- Help with clearance of third-party content, including researching rights holders and securing permissions.
- Oversee the administration and tracking of contract life cycles through final execution and payment.
- Update status information in enterprise procurement software and team trackers.
- Ensure third-party payments accurately reflect agreed terms.
- Ensure content provider agreements align with client agreement positions.
- Manage third-party provider onboarding in procurement platforms and process invoices.
- Perform ad-hoc administration tasks and occasional special projects.
- Support our value of journalistic independence and commitment to our mission.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years experience in business affairs and contract management with a focus on advertising and content production at a publisher, media publication, or ad agency.
- Knowledge of licensing, intellectual property, rights and clearances, and digital content distribution.
- Experience communicating across multiple seniority levels including Program Management, Finance, and Production teams.
Nice to Have
- Working knowledge of Google Suite.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 USD
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
- Company-matching 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation, sick days, and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development programs
- Eligibility for variable pay (e.g., annual bonus, restricted stock)
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in New York City.
The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait, citizenship, veteran or military status.
