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Macmillan

Contracts Associate

$60K - $65K/yr

Track contract status and archive signed agreements * Interpret contract details (rights ... Experience drafting and negotiating trade book publishing agreements * Strong written and verbal ...

Paramount

Designer, Publishing

Manhattan, NY

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paramount Global Publishing is seeking a talented and highly collaborative Designer to join our ... Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4 ...

Paramount

Designer, Publishing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paramount Global Publishing is seeking a talented and highly collaborative Designer to join our ... Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4 ...

Paramount

Designer, Publishing

Los Angeles, CA

$65K - $100K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Paramount Global Publishing is seeking a talented and highly collaborative Designer to join our ... Robust portfolio demonstrating excellence in book cover design, interior design (1-color and 4 ...

Minnesota Historical Society

Publishing Assistant

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$22.41 - $24.49/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Interest in book publishing. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience with book publishing. * Knowledge ... Design experience (Canva, InDesign). Should you have questions about the application process, email ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract book publishing design in the United States is $35.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.16 and $40.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Book Publishing Design vs Book Cover Designer?

AspectContract Book Publishing DesignBook Cover Designer
CredentialsDesign degree or related certification, experience in publishingDesign background, portfolio focus on covers
Work EnvironmentPublishing houses, freelance, or agenciesFreelance or agency work, focus on covers
Industry UsageInvolved in entire book layout, interior, and coverSpecializes in cover art and design

Contract Book Publishing Design involves designing both the interior layout and cover of a book, often working on multiple aspects of the publishing process. In contrast, a Book Cover Designer focuses solely on creating the visual cover art. While both roles require strong design skills and industry knowledge, Contract Book Publishing Designers typically have broader responsibilities within the publishing process, whereas Book Cover Designers specialize in cover aesthetics.

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Infographic showing various Contract Book Publishing Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,920 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Contracts Associate

Macmillan

Remote

$60K - $65K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

We're seeking a detail oriented and self-motivated Contracts Associate to join our team supporting the following Macmillan imprints: St. Martin's Publishing Group, Tor Publishing Group, Flatiron Books, Celadon Books, Henry Holt & Company, and Macmillan Audio. The Contracts Associate will draft and negotiate a high volume of contracts and a variety of associated documents for trade books; enter and maintain contract data and contract archives; route documents for signature in DocuSign; request contract signature payments; track and interpret agreements; and perform research projects as needed.
What You'll Do:
  • Draft a variety of book acquisition agreements and related documents (e.g., author contracts, contract amendments, reversions, terminations)
  • Negotiate agreements to signature with authors and their representatives, collaborating in-house with editors, legal counsel, royalties staff, and business managers
  • Manage signature and payment processing in DocuSign
  • Enter key contract information into Biblio database
  • Track contract status and archive signed agreements
  • Interpret contract details (rights, territories, author approvals)
  • Provide general department support and handle special projects as needed

What You'll Bring:
  • Experience drafting and negotiating trade book publishing agreements
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a diplomatic approach
  • A proactive, flexible mindset and a knack for creative problem-solving
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage high volumes of work across multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and G-Suite
  • Familiarity with electronic signature tools such as DocuSign and publishing data entry systems
  • Background in book publishing, with exposure to business and legal issues
  • 2-4 years of experience in book publishing contracts; in-house experience is a plus
  • No college degree required

The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $65,000.
This position is classified as remote but is tied to our New York, NY office located at 120 Broadway. Employment is subject to New York State tax withholding under applicable regulations.
Macmillan Publishers is the U.S. trade company that is part of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned group of media companies headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. Holtzbrinck Publishing Group's publishing companies include prominent imprints around the world that publish a broad range of award-winning books for children and adults in all categories and formats.
U.S. publishers include Celadon Books, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, Flatiron Books, Henry Holt & Company, Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, The St. Martin's Publishing Group, and Tor Publishing Group. In the UK, Australia, India, and South Africa, companies in the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group publish under the Pan Macmillan name. The German publishing company, Holtzbrinck Deutsche Buchverlage, includes among its imprints S. Fischer, Kiepenheuer & Witsch, Rowohlt, and Droemer Knaur.
Macmillan is proud to be an equal opportunity employer consistently striving to foster a culture where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities. Qualified applicants are evaluated without regard to race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, physical ability, neurodiversity, genetic information, protected veteran status, family and economic status and background or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We prohibit discrimination of any kind and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.
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