Global Translation Rights Manager

Bertelsmann; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 36 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

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Bonus

Benefits

Résumé du poste

Penguin Random House UK is seeking a Rights Manager to cover a 12-month FTC for parental leave. You will manage and grow translation rights across international markets, including Portugal, Brazil, South Korea and Japan, while collaborating with Cornerstone, Ebury, Penguin General and Penguin Press divisions to maximise title sales.

Reporting to the Head of Translation, you’ll build strong relationships with publishers, negotiate strong deals, and lead strategy for ambitious growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced rights seller with proven experience in translation rights.
• Track record of commercial success in skilfully negotiating rights sales and maximising revenue in markets.
• Confident and proactive in representing a large and varied list of both fiction and non-fiction titles at bookfairs, author events and on sales trips.
• Ability to handle competing demands and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent demonstrable communication and relationship building skills.

Responsabilités

• Sell translation rights in international markets (e.g., Portugal, Brazil, South Korea, Japan).
• Negotiate rights sales and manage deal administration and database updates.
• Represent PRH titles at meetings, events and sales trips as required.
• Report to Head of Translation on acquisition/exploitation of translation rights and budget targets.
• Build relationships with international publishers and scouts, expand customer base.
• Support senior rights team and deputise for DRS when needed.

Connaissances

Rights seller

Translation rights

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Market knowledge

Description du poste

Penguin Random House UK is seeking a Rights Manager to cover a 12-month FTC for parental leave. You will manage and grow translation rights across international markets, including Portugal, Brazil, South Korea and Japan, while collaborating with Cornerstone, Ebury, Penguin General and Penguin Press divisions to maximise title sales.

Reporting to the Head of Translation, you’ll build strong relationships with publishers, negotiate strong deals, and lead strategy for ambitious growth.