Contracts Associate
Writer's HouseWriters House is hiring an experienced contracts professional. An excellent opportunity to work with Chad Buffington and his all-star team!
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Contracts Associate
Job Summary
Writers House is seeking an experienced, organized and detail-oriented individual for their available Contracts Associate position.
Candidates should have 2–5 years’ direct experience with book publishing contracts, reviewing, drafting, and negotiating book publishing contracts.
Under direction of the Director of Publishing Contracts, the Contracts Associate will be responsible for handling all stages of negotiation, from internal review with our agents, to negotiation with publishers across the industry landscape, through final execution.
The successful applicant will be joining a knowledgeable, high-volume contracts department and must be proactive, diligent, and a team player.
Please note that this is not an agent-track position.
Other Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Excellent time management, organization and prioritization skills, along with the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and via email.
- Experience in a literary agency or book publishing contracts department preferred.
- This is a hybrid role based in our NYC office, with an in-office presence expected most days.
Special Instructions
To be considered:
- Include “WH Contracts Associate” as the subject line of your application.
- Submit your resume and cover letter as email attachments.
- Send your application to [click apply].
- All applications must be submitted by July 6, 2026.
- No calls, please.