Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The African Studies Association of the United Kingdom is seeking a Content Licensing Coordinator to manage licensing requests and agreements for its academic content. The role involves processing inquiries, maintaining license records, ensuring copyright compliance, communicating with stakeholders, tracking usage data, preparing reports, and improving internal workflows.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and processing incoming licensing inquiries
• Maintaining accurate records of licenses granted
• Ensuring compliance with copyright and usage policies
• Communicate with authors, publishers, institutions, and other stakeholders to clarify licensing terms, negotiate arrangements where appropriate, and provide timely customer service
• Tracking usage data
• Preparing basic reports on licensing activity
• Collaborating with colleagues to improve internal workflows and access to content
• Supporting the association’s mission to disseminate African Studies scholarship responsibly

Skills

• Candidates should possess strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service abilities to manage stakeholder relationships and respond to licensing inquiries professionally
• Candidates should possess solid Communication skills, both written and verbal, to interpret licensing needs, document agreements clearly, and explain policies in accessible terms
• Candidates should possess robust Analytical Skills to review licensing requests, assess compliance with copyright guidelines, and monitor usage and reporting data
• Candidates should possess knowledge of Licensing practices, copyright principles, and content usage rights, ideally with experience in academic or publishing environments
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in publishing, information management, law, or a related field is advantageous, alongside the ability to work independently in a remote, part-time setting
• Additional beneficial qualifications include excellent organization and time management, attention to detail, familiarity with digital content management systems, and an interest in or background in African Studies or related disciplines

Benefits

• Part-time role
• Remote role

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