Hybrid Rights Licensing Coordinator

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

HarperCollins Publishers in New York City is seeking a Rights Coordinator to support a dynamic group of rights professionals. The role blends administrative tasks with submission, negotiation, and sale of translation rights in select territories, under general supervision.

Based in NYC with a hybrid schedule, you will assist across General Books rights including imprints like William Morrow, Mariner, Avon, and Voyager.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in publishing rights licensing.
• Hybrid work schedule (3 days/week in office).
• Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize a large volume of work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities under pressure and to work independently.
• Passionate about learning the business-side of the publishing industry.
• Genuine interest in licensing and book publishing.

Responsibilities

• Support titles in translation markets across specified territories (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia).
• Solicit top General Books titles to publishers in the listed territories.
• Maintain and update publisher contact databases for assigned markets.
• Coordinate with Royalties to track payments in these territories.
• Attend and participate in client pitch meetings and respond to inquiries.
• Process licensee approvals and maintain related documentation and invoices.
• Assist with planning and logistics for international book fairs.
• Provide administrative support to supervisors and rights team across imprints.
• Support monthly author reversion research and UK title list maintenance.

Skills

Organized

Communication

Independent

Licensing & Publishing

Attention to detail

Learning mindset

Education

4-year college degree

Job description

HarperCollins Publishers in New York City is seeking a Rights Coordinator to support a dynamic group of rights professionals. The role blends administrative tasks with submission, negotiation, and sale of translation rights in select territories, under general supervision.

Based in NYC with a hybrid schedule, you will assist across General Books rights including imprints like William Morrow, Mariner, Avon, and Voyager.