Publishing rights jobs

Right Executive, Penguin Random House Children's

Do you have experience in foreign book markets? What about children’s books? We are looking to recruit a Rights Executive to join our world record-breaking team on a permanent basis. If you’re highly driven, ambitious, and looking for your ...

London, City of London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_27776) 2 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Rights
Employment Type	Full-time
Salary and Benefits	£30,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
Skills	Thorough understanding of the principles of selling international rights Confident negotiator Collaborative team player Ability to work independently and take initiative Excellent communication and customer service skills Ability to sustain external relationships and proactively make new, business-savvy contacts Comfortable using internal systems such as Biblio

International Rights Assistant

Location: Central London. Hybrid: 3 days in office and 2 days remote (optional), subject to review. Salary: Starting salary £26,000. Expect a £2,000 increase on your first anniversary in this role to reflect your growing contribution Deadli...

London Peters, Fraser and Dunlop ref: (Ref_27777) 3 days ago

Job Sector	Literary Agent
Job Type	Rights
Employment Type	Full-time Hybrid Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Starting salary £26,000. Expect a £2,000 increase on your first anniversary in this role to reflect your growing contribution
Skills	• A genuine interest in international rights and the publishing industry • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with confidence over email and phone • The ability to manage a high volume of tasks in a busy, deadline-driven environment • A team player with a proactive attitude • A genuine passion for reading, with a broad interest in both fiction and non-fiction titles

Foreign Rights Manager

Department: Foreign Rights Reporting To: Senior Group Rights Sales Manager Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time Location: Vauxhall, London (Hybrid Post Probation) Closing Date: 4th May 2025 About Walker Books Walker Books U...

Vauxhall, London Walker Books ref: (Ref_27778) 3 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Rights
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Skills	You will have a proactive, goal-oriented approach, with an understanding of the Rights process and proven experience in rights sales. Strong presentation and negotiation skills, with strong proven experience of the co-edition and rights business. Excellent interpersonal skills, and have the confidence to communicate with other departments as well as foreign publishers. Demonstrable time-management, organisational and administrative skills. An ability to use initiative and work calmly under pressure with a ‘can-do’ / proactive approach to problem-solving. An ability to prioritise work given specific deadlines, juggling multiple projects and requests without close supervision, with meticulous attention to detail. Highly self-motivated, enjoys working as part of a team, and also able to work independently. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office applications. Strong mathematical and analytical skills, as well as a high standard of written English. Proactive commercial acumen and results-orientated approach. International travel is essential and foreign language skills will be advantageous. Knowledge and enthusiasm for children’s book publishing Line management experience is not essential but would be advantageous.

Rights Director

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Rights Director to join a highly successful publishing company. You’ll lead the rights and co-editions sales strategy across a dynamic and diverse portfolio, which includes award-winning book...

London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_27740) 10 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Rights
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive

Licensing Manager

We have a brilliant opportunity for a part-time Licensing Manager to join our client, a leading independent publisher, based in the heart of London - they are renowned as market leaders in adult and children's Christian books. Offering a hy...

Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015449) 15 days ago

Job Sector	Trade
Job Type	Licensing Rights Sales
Employment Type	Part-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Head of Licensing

We have a brilliant opportunity for a Head of Licensing to join our client, a leading independent publisher, based in the heart of London - they are renowned as market leaders in adult and children's Christian books. Offering a hybrid and h...

Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015450) 15 days ago

Job Sector	Trade
Job Type	Licensing Rights Sales
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Salary and Benefits	Competitive salary + excellent benefits

Part-time Co-Editions Manager

Are you an accomplished Rights professional with a proven track record in co-edition sales within Trade publishing? An award-winning independent Christian publisher is expanding their Rights team and is on the lookout for a driven Co-Editio...

Greater London, City of London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015448) 15 days ago

Job Sector	Trade
Job Type	Co-editions Rights & Permissions Foreign Rights & Permissions Rights Sales
Employment Type	Home Working Hybrid Part-time
Salary and Benefits	£35k per year

Co Editions Manager

This is such an exciting time at SPCK as we are expanding the Rights department. You will be responsible for maximizing Co Edition sales across all SPCK Group books and hitting agreed annual revenue and gross profit. You will be responsibl...

London, City of London SPCK ref: (Ref_27664) 28 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Management Rights
Employment Type	Hybrid

Rights Assistant

A unique opportunity to join a dynamic, world-renowned literary agency at the very centre of the publishing industry. Madeleine Milburn Ltd is looking for an energetic, creative and highly-motivated Rights Assistant to join their busy Inter...

London Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency ref: (Ref_27606) 31 days ago

Job Sector	Literary Agent
Job Type	Rights
Salary and Benefits	start at £25,000 per annum (dependent on expirence)
Skills	The successful candidate will be passionate, ambitious and hardworking, with a keen interest in the international book market across all genres, and have a demonstrable desire to progress within International Rights at the agency. They should thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and have excellent administrative, organisational, time management and communication skills. Languages are beneficial but not essential.