Rights Manager
The opportunity
Bloomsbury publishes an exciting list of acclaimed literary fiction and general non-fiction covering subjects such as biography, current affairs and popular science, as well as children’s books and a wide range of award winning illustrated titles in the areas of food and drink, sports and fitness, nautical and natural history. We are looking for a Rights Manager to sell co-editions & translation rights including Audio and other domestic rights, covering the Adult and Special Interest lists. The Rights Manager will play an important role in the rights team and the company. This would suit a Rights Executive with good experience of selling or a Rights Manager looking for a new challenge.
The role
- Sell co-edition and translation rights to an agreed strategy
- Sell audio and other domestic rights
- Initiate and develop business relationships with new and existing customers to retain and grow business
- Liaise with colleagues in editorial, marketing and publicity departments
- Draw up contracts and liaise with finance
- Attend Book Fairs and Sales trips as required
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Co-editions and rights experience working in a similar role
- Confidence in communicating and negotiating
- Team player
- Excellent organisational skills
Additional information
The role is a full-time permanent position.
The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP however, as all Bloomsbury employees are currently working from home, this role will also be based from home until our offices reopen on a mandatory working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).
As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers competitive benefits, generous staff discounts and flexible working arrangements.
Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role, Please add to your subject line – “Rights Manager”
The close date for this role is 24th June 2021.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Company
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
Bloomsbury Publishing is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. Bloomsbury has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. Within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, it publishes under Bloomsbury, as well as under a number of prestigious and historic imprint names. Read Our Story for how it all began.
Bloomsbury is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. We are determined to nurture and develop our employees to reach their highest potential, and we know that our success is down to the passion, commitment and hard work of our talented people. We recognise the urgent need to attract and support applicants from all backgrounds and identities to become part of the global publishing industry, allowing diverse voices to reflect and shape our culture and society.
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