Part-Time Subrights Assistant

Hachette-Livre; New York (NY); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 48,216,000; Part time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group is seeking a highly motivated and organized Part-time Assistant to join the Subsidiary Rights department in New York. The role is 20 hours per week, offering hands-on experience across domestic and international rights and exposure to editors, agents, and production teams.

Pay rate is $28.84/hour. The position focuses on supporting day-to-day administrative tasks, rights guide research, and invoicing, with room to grow through involvement in special projects.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Strong writing and computer skills, including MS Office and CMS proficiency.
• Interest in Subsidiary Rights and licensing is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Subrights team with various projects and rights research.
• Manage the rights inbox, routing complex queries to the team.
• Handle internal/external communications, including deal announcements.
• Respond to production material requests and share clearance info; quote fees and send files.
• Draw up invoices for advances, royalties, permissions, and production materials.
• Schedule meetings and coordinate guests and rooms for Subrights activities.

Skills

Detail orientation

Multitasking

Time management

Writing skills

MS Office

CMS knowledge

Subsidiary Rights interest

Job description

Hachette Book Group is seeking a highly motivated and organized Part-time Assistant to join the Subsidiary Rights department in New York. The role is 20 hours per week, offering hands-on experience across domestic and international rights and exposure to editors, agents, and production teams.

Pay rate is $28.84/hour. The position focuses on supporting day-to-day administrative tasks, rights guide research, and invoicing, with room to grow through involvement in special projects.