Foreign Rights Assistant at Andrew Nurnberg Associates (part-time)

BookBrunch Limited; United States; Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the publishing industry is seeking a motivated assistant to support its overseas operations. This part-time role involves managing administrative tasks, supporting manuscript submissions, and maintaining records. Ideal candidates will have an interest in foreign rights and a keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in foreign rights.
• Keen eye for detail.
• Confidence in managing a high volume of administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support an agent with manuscript submissions and press.
• Maintain up-to-date records and create author brochures.
• Edit blurbs and handle general office administration.

Skills

Interest in foreign rights

Attention to detail

Confidence in managing administrative tasks

Job description

Andrew Nurnberg Associates International is seeking a highly motivated and organized assistant to liaise with its overseas offices and co-agents across various countries, including Central & Eastern Europe, Russia, China, Taiwan, Greece, Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Indonesia.

This is a part-time position, requiring two days per week.

The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in foreign rights, a keen eye for detail, and confidence in managing a high volume of administrative tasks. Responsibilities include supporting an agent with manuscript submissions and press, maintaining up-to-date records, creating author brochures, editing blurbs, and handling general office administration for the department.

The starting date is as soon as possible.

If interested, please send your CV and covering letter to Sarah Nundy at [e-mail] by Monday, 20 May.