Head of Publisher Relations
This Head of Publisher Relations role is a newly created position working for an established publishing licensing agency based in lovely offices in central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior and well-networked publishing professional to join a thriving company at an exciting time.
Key duties:
- Devise and implement a strategy to engage with publishers on licensing, product and rights management issues
- Ensure key accounts are managed effectively and systematically
- Develop and maintain an understanding of publishers’ needs and share with colleagues as required
- Collaborate with other associated collective management organisations
- Attend meetings, conferences and book fairs to promote the work of the agency
- Line manage two direct reports and act as key contact with US based consultant
- With the Communications Manager, manage all external communications and marketing
Experience / skills required:
- Extensive experience in academic, professional, educational or B2B publishing
- Some proven experience in a senior management position
- A wide network of contacts within the publishing industry
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and influence
- An understanding of the significance of rights and licensing in publishing
- Willingness to engage with new technology
- Ability to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to helenspeedy@atwoodtate.co.uk
Contact: Helen Speedy
Tel: 020 7487 8379
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