Subsidiary Rights Assistant

1 week ago


New York, United States Hachette Book Group Full time

SUMMARY: 

Hachette Book Group’s Subsidiary Rights department is looking for a Subrights Assistant to join the team. The Subrights Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Subrights department and will report to the Directors of Subsidiary Rights for both Little, Brown & Company and Grand Central Publishing. 

 

The role is NYC based; Please note our current hybrid model is two days per week in the office. Effective in January 2025, HBG’s hybrid model will be 3 days in-office, 2 days working from home.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Helps to prepare rights guides for international book fairsHandles invoicing and payment tracking/chasing for file fees and advance/royalty payments.Processes production file requests from international publishersResearches and responds to rights queriesAssists with entering of deal memos and tracking/chasing of contracts.Enters serial deal memos and tracks payment.Updates submissions logs for select markets with the guidance of DirectorsMails author copies of international editions.Maintains department spreadsheets including export grid and money chasing.Registers visitors and assists with booking internal meetings for international clientsEvaluates acquisition material for potential in domestic and international markets (with guidance of Directors)Reads manuscripts and proposals and assists with writing pitch letters.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work and attention to detail.Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings.Prior publishing internship experience is a plus.A strong interest in international rights and curiosity about world culture is a mustMust be results-driven and take appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed.Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work and demonstrate good follow-up and follow-through.Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team setting and to build supportive and constructive relationships within and outside of the organization.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook.

As a leading book publisher, we believe that including and representing diverse voices in all aspects of our business is fundamental to what we do. Our publishing programs must reflect the broad range of backgrounds, experiences, political views and ideas that shape our society and publish books for all readers.    

  

Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

   

The compensation for this position is $47,500. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.

   

The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 3 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.



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