Rights Assistant

Rights Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic book lover with a passion for sales who would embrace the opportunity to be part of DK, the world’s leading illustrated non-fiction Publisher?

Our International Publishing and Licensing (IPL) team is a fun, friendly and a very international bunch responsible for selling rights and exports for our beautiful books all across the world and in over 60 languages.

We are seeking a confident and eager Rights Assistant with proven communication skills to provide administrative support to the Asia team.

This entry level role offers an excellent opportunity to work with a wide variety of stunning books, a whole host of people and the chance to understand and learn how to work in a busy international environment.

Responsible for a range of activities, your typical duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Liaising with internal departments (Editorial, Production, Legal, Finance)
  

• Liaising with our external stakeholders across Korea, Japan and Vietnam
  (including publishers, retailers, and distributors)
  

• Tracking titles from the production process through to invoicing
  

• Drafting contracts
  

• Sending sales materials and title information to our wide range of clients
  

• Processing and tracking of export orders
  

• Running sales reports
  

• Maintaining forecasting systems and databases
  
  

We are looking for someone with a real passion for international publishing, who can work both individually and as part of a supportive close-knit team. Juggling a workload where no two days are the same, it is essential you possess the very best organisational & time management skills, have excellent attention to detail and are comfortable talking to people at all levels.

If you’re the kind of person who can pick up new systems quickly, think on your feet and use your initiative to solve problems whilst maintaining a flexible approach, this could be just the job for you.

It would be great if you spoke Korean and any previous knowledge of other publishing systems would be an advantage.

The role is based in our London office at Embassy Gardens, although we are currently working a hybrid model with a blend of home and office working. Periodic international travel for business may be required.

If you like the sound of this new opportunity, all you need to do is submit a copy of your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing why you are suitable for this position.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th May 2023 (early applications may be prioritised)

Salary: £28,500 per annum

What do we offer?

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
  

• Medical cover
  

• Life Assurance
  

• Generous pension scheme
  

• Volunteering policy and charity matching

  
  

• Employee assistance programme
  

• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
  

• Summer hours
  

• Mentoring programme
  

• We plant a tree for every new employee to our business
  
  

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background.

DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working from home and in DK’s office.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

About our Company:

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited

Country: United Kingdom

State/Region: London

City: London

Postal Code: SW11 7BW

Job ID: 259473