Media Rights Lead — Hybrid & Global Adaptations

Bertelsmann; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Flexible working

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Penguin Random House UK is seeking a Head of Media Rights to lead our rights activity, identify adaptation opportunities across film, TV and theatre, and negotiate ambitious deals that extend our catalogue to new audiences. You’ll work with authors, editors, and legal teams to maximise value and ensure strong relationships with buyers and producers.

The role reports into the Group Rights Director, requires strategic vision and entrepreneurial drive, and involves international travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in media/entertainment rights or agency work.
• Strong negotiation and deal-making experience.
• Established contacts across film, TV and theatre.

Responsibilities

• Identify books with adaptation potential for TV, film and theatre.
• Advise on acquisitions with editorial, contracts and legal teams.
• Research, plan and pitch titles for adaptation opportunities.
• Negotiate deals on behalf of authors with buyers.
• Work with legal to establish terms for rights sales.
• Manage ongoing deals with internal and external stakeholders.
• Guide authors through the adaptation process.
• Build relationships across the media industry.
• Stay updated with media and entertainment trends.
• Occasional travel to international industry events.

Skills

Media rights experience

Negotiation

Industry network

Copyright knowledge

Relationship building

Job description

Penguin Random House UK is seeking a Head of Media Rights to lead our rights activity, identify adaptation opportunities across film, TV and theatre, and negotiate ambitious deals that extend our catalogue to new audiences. You’ll work with authors, editors, and legal teams to maximise value and ensure strong relationships with buyers and producers.

The role reports into the Group Rights Director, requires strategic vision and entrepreneurial drive, and involves international travel.