Subsidiary Rights Assistant — Hybrid, Part-Time

Hachette Livre; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Hachette Book Group is seeking a motivated Part-time Assistant for the Subsidiary Rights department in New York City. The role involves supporting international and domestic rights efforts, coordinating communications, and handling administrative tasks across imprints.

This entry-level position offers hands-on exposure to publishing and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and proficient with MS Office and content management systems.

Qualifications

• Highly detail oriented, ensuring accuracy of work in a fast-paced environment.
• Multi-tasks, prioritizes, and manages time effectively.
• Displays excellent writing and computer skills, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the team with rights guide creation for international fairs and backlist research.
• Manage the rights general inbox and route inquiries to the Subrights team.
• Handle internal and external communications, including deal announcements updates.
• Respond to production material requests, share clearance info, quote fees, and send files as needed.
• Draw up invoices for advances, royalties, and production materials.
• Schedule meetings across the Subrights team with scouts and editors and coordinate logistics.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Writing ability

Microsoft Office

Tools

Content management systems

Job description

Hachette Book Group is seeking a motivated Part-time Assistant for the Subsidiary Rights department in New York City. The role involves supporting international and domestic rights efforts, coordinating communications, and handling administrative tasks across imprints.

This entry-level position offers hands-on exposure to publishing and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, able to multi-task, and proficient with MS Office and content management systems.