What are the responsibilities and job description for the Subrights Associate position at Hachette Book Group?
SUMMARY:
Reporting to two Associate Subrights Directors, the Subrights Associate will support a dynamic Rights department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation range for this position is $53K-$56K. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Reporting to two Associate Subrights Directors, the Subrights Associate will support a dynamic Rights department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Handles rights sales for select domestic and international territories.
- Responsible for helping to gather submission material, pitch and submit titles to international publishers, negotiate and close deals.
- Fulfill production/ digital file requests for licensees, invoice customers as needed.
- Run quarterly rights activity reports, maintain financial spreadsheets
- Assist in chasing contracts and advance & royalty payments as needed.
- Fulfill sample requests and book orders for scouts, co-agents, and domestic contacts
- Help to prepare for London and Frankfurt book fairs including:
- Creating PowerPoint and other sales materials for seasonal book fair
- Assist in general prep for the Fair
- Assist with book fair follow-up including gathering materials and placing/ sending book orders
- Author Copies
- Receive, check copyright, and log international copies
- 1-2 years of prior publishing experience required; ideally in a Subrights setting.
- A passion for rights, and an interest in commercial publishing across a broad range of fiction and non-fiction.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the aptitude to communicate effectively in both individual and group settings regardless of audience.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and manage time effectively while also ensuring accuracy of work and attention to detail.
- Must be results driven and takes appropriate steps to achieve goals while taking ownership of situations as needed.
- Proven ability to deliver timely, accurate work product and demonstrate good follow up and follow through.
Hachette Book Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The compensation range for this position is $53K-$56K. Salary can vary based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and location — talk with your recruiter to learn more. There may be times that you will be required (or requested) to work overtime due to the nature of your role or exceptional workload issues or special projects.
The following benefits are offered by the company: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life, short-term and long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, critical illness, hospital indemnity, long-term care, health and dependent care FSA, commuter benefit plan, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, travel assistance, 401(k), discretionary bonus program, PTO (15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 10 holidays and generous sick leave) and group discounts on auto and home insurance and legal services. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification, hours worked and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.
Salary : $53,000 - $56,000
