Researcher - Rights and Permissions

Location

Naples, FL | United States

Job description

We are a dynamic organization seeking a talented and dedicated Researcher to join our team. Our ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver, ready to tackle a wide range of research tasks, from simple data gathering to complex analytical challenges. Join our fast-paced team at NewsBank, Inc., a premier information provider for 50 years. We partner with current and historical news sources and archival collections worldwide, serving schools, libraries, universities, genealogists, and professionals globally with valuable primary source information. Position is remote from your home office, or from our Naples, FL offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough research on various aspects of news and information sources.
• Maintain detailed records of 15,000 source rights, permissions, and related activities.
• Collaborate with product teams to identify new or existing potential sources for collections.
• Utilize both open source, internet-based and traditional non-internet research methods effectively.
• Maintain clear and concise oral and written communication, ensuring the accuracy and relevancy of information disseminated.
• Proactively engage in direct communication to resolve research-related queries or problems.
• Serve as the Department's Researcher to locate and update records relating to potential publisher relationships.
• Provide regular and ad-hoc reports and information to NewsBank staff.

Essential Functions:

• Targeting: Maintain rights and permissions records in NewsBank databases and support the Rights and Permissions Department in research and target setup.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in research, with a preference for backgrounds in libraries, journalism, or related fields.
• Background in, or knowledge of, the news industry and its research methodologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• Adept at both independent work and collaboration in a team setting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in Excel and database management.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent team collaboration skills.
• Competence in conducting online research.
• Independent, flexible thinker, able to adapt rapidly to work demands.

NewsBank, inc. has been a premier information provider for 50 years. Our comprehensive resources meet the diverse research needs of public libraries, colleges and universities, schools, military and government libraries, and professionals around the world.

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k with company match, FSA, holidays, vacation, sick and personal paid time off.

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