Senior Manager, Author & Licensing Relations

Senior Manager, Author & Licensing Relations Role Summary: In this role the Senior manager will drive successful strategy, implementation, negotiation and documentation of any contractual relationship we have with any outside creators/owners of content. About the Role: In this opportunity as a Senior Manager, Author & Licensing Relations  your responsibilities will: Drive successful strategy, implementation, negotiation and documentation of any contractual relationship we have with any outside creators/owners of content. Support the product and editorial teams in discussions with authors and licensors, by overseeing management of author contracts and templates, handling escalation of issues related to contract drafting, estate management, royalty issues, succession planning, intellectual property rights and any other issues the arise between TR and any outside creator of content. Managing team contracting professionals and author relations staff. Represent Product/Editorial in any initiatives related to compliance and risk, such as SOX compliance, OneTrust and Ariba and any other policies related to vendor onboarding. Work with and manage TR business interests with third party Authors, Contractors, Freelancers and any other creators of content  and coordinate with key contacts within the Thomson Reuters organization, especially with Product, Sourcing, General Counsel, Compliance, Accounts Payable and Finance organizations to ensure consistent policies. Liaison with Product, Editorial and Marketing on new product development and supports initiatives related to authored content, which may involve savings targets, growth projects, and commercial policies. Represent all author initiatives for the Commentary team on a global basis and support licensing efforts as assigned. Description: Remove any author-related barriers that prevent our editorial teams from focusing on content creation. Train the Editorial team on TR’s standards of how we interact with authors and how we document our relationships. Create and adapt contract templates for use by all editorial teams in all jurisdictions. Represent authors in any TR policy changes or implementation or in any interactions with other TR teams (Sourcing, Accounts Payable, Compliance, Finance, Product, etc). Work closely with our General Counsel’s office on any author-related issues, especially litigation matters. About You: You’re a fit for the role of Senior Manager, Author & Licensing Relations if you have: Skills: Contract Management Understanding of copyright and restrictions on use of licensed IP in editorial and product areas Negotiation Skills Problem Solving Organizational Efficiency Communication Financial Reporting Risk Management Stakeholder Relationship Management People Leadership Domain Knowledge Strategy Development and Execution Customer Engagement (with focus on internal customers) Responsibilities Knowledge & Skill Expertise in contractual negotiations High level of business expertise, managerial knowledge of Editorial and Content, plus good knowledge and understanding of related functions. Broad knowledge of the organization, products and processes. Demonstrates a significant degree of ingenuity, creativity and resourcefulness. Applies understanding of current industry trends to analyze and review diverse issues. Demonstrates people leadership skills. May act as an advisor to senior management in area of expertise. Scope of Impact Leads author-related initiatives with significant complexity in support of Editorial strategy and goals, reports on and monitors results and costs. Works on significant and unique issues requiring analysis and evaluation. Applies a broad perspective, interpreting internal and external business issues, to identify solutions to complex problems. Partner with Product & Strategy teams on royalty-savings initiatives. Customer Focus (Relationships - Internal/External) Leverages important relationships ... (truncated, view full listing at source)