Foreign Rights Assistant

Job Summary

Supporting a dynamic team, the full-time Foreign Rights Assistant will manage administrative tasks related to selling rights in the UK and translation markets, while collaborating with various departments and maintaining communication with co-agents and publishers in a remote capacity.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support, including tracking materials and responding to rights requests
• Liaise with editorial, marketing, and production teams to gather necessary information for selling rights
• Assist in preparing for international book fairs by creating rights guides and updating co-agents

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong interest in subsidiary rights; previous experience is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite programs
• Ability to write polished pitch letters and sales materials
• Experience multitasking in a fast-paced environment