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Research Specialist, Copyright Clearance Center, Danvers, MA

Posted January 29, 2016

At Copyright Clearance Center (CCC), maker of award-winning software and licensing solutions for publishers, businesses and academic institutions, we’re looking for a Research Specialist to coordinate the development and execution of copyright education to our customers.

CCC is located near Boston, MA and offers the stability of an established company with the entrepreneurial spirit of an engineering-driven startup. Since our founding in 1978, we’ve delivered world-class software and licensing solutions that make it easy for people to get, use and share content worldwide, while protecting the interests of creators, publishers and other copyright holders. Our vision is to make copyright work for everyone.

For seven straight years, EContent Magazine named CCC one of the top 100 companies that matter most in the digital content industry. And, along with Google, Yahoo and Microsoft, we were named one of “10 to Watch” in search, aggregation and syndication by research firm Outsell.

We take care of our employees by offering:

  • 100% tuition reimbursement
  • Generous benefit package
  • Free Parking
  • Free on-site gym facility and wellness programs
  • Discounts to local museums, movie theaters, amusement parks, and more

The Operations Research Specialist is responsible for ensuring works, rights and permissions are properly represented within CCC’s internal systems and customer-facing products in a timely fashion. The individual in this position will play a key role in various aspects of creating, maintaining, and updating CCC’s customer, bibliographic, rights, and pricing metadata according to CCC policies, procedures and standards.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to multitask and meet established deadlines
  • Responsive to changing priorities as workflow demands
  • Positive, professional attitude
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2+ years MS Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and advanced Internet research (able to quickly locate and identify information using online search tools) or combined related internships
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience preferred
  • Background in publishing, rights and permissions management, or related field preferred

At CCC we provide smart solutions that simplify the licensing of content. Looking to make a smart career move?

Please review and apply to our company website: www.copyright.com
Online Application Address: http://www.copyright.com/content/cc3/en/toolbar/aboutUs/careers.html