Subrights & Rights Coordinator

Hachette Livre; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Discretionary bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Hachette Book Group in New York City is seeking a diligent Subrights Assistant to support the Subsidiary Rights department. The role involves handling administrative tasks, coordinating with authors and agents, and assisting with rights guides, backlist research, and foreign sales information for editors.

This is an excellent entry-level position for someone eager to learn publishing operations. You will manage schedules, create invoices, and respond to rights queries while working in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Must be highly detail-oriented with strong administrative skills.
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume publishing office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and content management systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Subsidiary Rights department with administrative tasks and project support.
• Prepare rights-related materials, track manuscripts, and manage databases.
• Communicate with authors and agents regarding rights and translation opportunities.
• Create invoices, track payments, and respond to rights queries from international publishers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Communication

Writing skills

MS Office

Tools

CMS (Content Management Systems)

Excel

Database basics

Job description

Hachette Book Group in New York City is seeking a diligent Subrights Assistant to support the Subsidiary Rights department. The role involves handling administrative tasks, coordinating with authors and agents, and assisting with rights guides, backlist research, and foreign sales information for editors.

This is an excellent entry-level position for someone eager to learn publishing operations. You will manage schedules, create invoices, and respond to rights queries while working in a hybrid