What are the responsibilities and job description for the Content Acquisitions Specialist position at Findaway?
Company Description
Findaway is dedicated to delivering simple and immediate access to content - wherever you are, whenever you want!
We’ve had the privilege of being recognized multiple years in the INC. 500/5000 fastest growing companies in America, in the Weatherhead 100 as one of the fastest growing company in Northeast Ohio, NorthCoast 99 “Best Places to Work” with a distinction award for “Passion” and on the Plain Dealer’s Top Workplaces list.
Our Core Values were firmly entrenched in the workplace prior to the launch of our first product, and will remain the most important building block of Findaway as we continue to grow. We believe that you either find a way, or make one. Findawayers believe nothing is impossible. We work hard, but we laugh a lot. A lot. And we think that is the way it should be.
Do you thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment? Do you believe in conversations over emails? Do you possibly have a slight addiction to coffee? At Findaway, we don’t just have jobs; we build careers, relationships, and achieve success as a team. We hire, retain, and continue to develop the best talent in the industry!
Job Description
Our business is dedicated to delivering simple and immediate access to content and Findaway’s Content Team is the heart and starting point for it all. We are looking for an enthusiastic, results oriented individuals to drive our small publisher, and International (foreign language) acquisition programs.
Ideal candidate:
- A self directed, self starter
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent relationship building skills
- Talented collaborator
- Ingrained accountability
- Creative problem solver
- Genuine team player
- A passion for the publishing industry
- A love of books and reading
The Content Acquisitions Specialist will work increase and enhance our audiobook collection. Strong strategic evaluation of content acquisitions to match distribution, and writing and negotiating contracts, are key to success in this role.
Qualifications
- 2 years experience in sales and negotiation experience, preferably in the publishing/media industry
- Superior communication skills for internal and external contacts
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Contract negotiation experience
- Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic entrepreneurial environment
- Knowledge of rends and processes in publishing or willingness/passion to learn rapidly on the job
- Bachelors degree required
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.