Deal Operations Manager - 24 Month Contract

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Based in Berlin, Audible GmbH is looking for you! As a Deal Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in Audible’s contract execution, data management, deal implementation, partner onboarding processes in our EU and UK marketplaces.

You'll manage changes over the contract lifecycle, foster good working relationships with internal and external partners, enter, validate and maintain contract data in several key databases, provide reporting to support departmental operational activities, and oversee internal and external operations for Audible’s sublicense agreements.

This position is a 24-month contract fixed-term contract.

ABOUT YOU

You have professional experience in a digital media or publishing related field and are an avid consumer of media with an interest in books & entertainment.

You're a self-starter and creative problem solver with impeccable operational, organizational and analytical skills; a confident and upbeat written and verbal communicator;

highly organized and detail oriented; and able to thrive in a high-energy entrepreneurial environment.

As a Deal Operations Manager, you will...

• Manage the contract execution pipeline, digitally file fully executed contracts, and work in partnership with Legal and Content Acquisition teams as subject matter expert on deal implementation
• Act as a gatekeeper to ensure data is accurate and actionable and work is done according to standard
• Foster positive working relationships with internal and external business partners and drive to tight deadlines
• Work closely with Audible’s Legal, Business Affairs, Finance, and Metadata Teams as well as external partners to on-board new partners, enter terms in Audible’s contract database, update internal trackers, request upfront payments, and kick off contractually required next steps downstream
• Continuously evaluate existing processes and contribute to cross-functional process improvements and (re-)design, e.g.

in the area of contract discovery and filing

• Coordinate updates at the deal, payment, and title level across relevant systems and teams and perform monthly and quarterly reviews to ensure changes are implemented consistently and correctly
• Create and review reporting for business and content operations with a focus on rights management and key financial terms
• Drive the validation and upkeep of Audible’s contract data and validate deal terms and royalty data at period close
• Plan and execute data clean-up projects, conduct ad hoc research, respond to inquiries and trouble tickets
• Collaborate with Product and Tech to define requirements for enhancements in our tool / system infrastructure and drive operational readiness for successful launches
Vor 30+ Tagen