• Job Description

  Req#: 260907

  The Subsidiary Rights Department at Penguin Random House is currently hiring for 2 Assistants – one to support the foreign market and the other to support the domestic market. These individuals will work collaboratively to assist in the licensing and promotion of book titles to various outlets including magazines, book clubs, audio publishers, UK publishers, and translation publishers. This position works with adult titles across the Penguin Publishing Group and is an excellent opportunity to gain entry into the field of licensing and publishing.

  Specific responsibilities include:

  1. Assisting senior-level staff.
  2. Drafting pitch letters and negotiating sales of upcoming titles for potential licensees.
  3. Creating deal sheets and monthly deal sheet summaries.
  4. Managing and executing book mailings.
  5. Coordinating art, editorial and publicity requests from domestic and foreign publishers.
  6. Providing production materials and navigating art clearances to licensees.
  7. Compiling rights information and generating blurbs for thrice-yearly seasonal rights guides and for international book fairs.
  8. Maintaining a database of contacts and titles.
  9. Researching and maintaining database for available audio rights.
  10. Collaborating with the PRH Audio and Large Print departments.
  11. Providing general administrative support.

  Please apply if you meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. Prior office experience
  2. Genuine interest in domestic and/or foreign subsidiary rights, or licensing
  3. Ability to multitask & prioritize in a deadline driven environment
  4. Excellent organizational skills
  5. Strong attention to detail
  6. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  7. Ability to work effectively on a team as well as independently
  8. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  9. Interest in journalism is a plus

  The salary for this position is $48,000. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to Company results.

  Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

  
  Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

  
  Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.
  
  Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

  Company: Penguin Random House LLC

  Country: United States of America

  State/Region: New York

  City: New York

  Postal Code: 10019

  Job ID: 260907

• About the company

  Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the broadcaster RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the magazine publisher Gruner + Jahr, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato, the Bertelsmann Printing Group, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds.

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