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Rights Executive - focus on US market
On-site in the UK·Added 8 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)
Our summary
- Salary
- £30,000 - £34,000 a year
About £2,090 - £2,330 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, the UK
- Closing date
- Apply by Monday 16 November
- Commute
- Cycle to work and season ticket loan
Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
Rights, Export or Sales Assistant experience for 1 year +
Exceptional forward planning and deadline management - hold the ability to anticipate requirements, prioritise competing demands and meet relevant deadlines
A high degree of autonomy and initiative - have the confidence to take ownership, anticipate challenges and pro-actively resolve issues
Meticulous database and information management - demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accurate record keeping
Outstanding organisational skills and follow-through - demonstrate a methodical, process-driven approach and the ability to manage multiple workstreams through to completion
Co-edition publishing experience - hold a solid understanding of production processes, schedules and complexities
Strong communication and relationship management skills - have the confidence to build strong relationships and pitch titles persuasively
Numerical confidence and contractual awareness - demonstrate the ability to work accurately with pricing, contracts and commercial terminology
A calm, adaptable and solutions-focused approach - demonstrate the ability to thrive under pressure and meet demanding deadlines
Nice to have
Additional language skills - particularly those relevant to Northern European or East Asian markets
Experience using Biblio
A strong visual eye - have experience producing attractive, commercially effective sales materials
Pay & benefits
Visa & relocation
The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.
The role
Rights Executive - focus on US market
Reporting to: Rights Director
We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and commercially minded Rights Executive to join our eight-person Rights team, with a particular focus on supporting and coordinating our US rights business.
This is a varied and fast-paced role combining meticulous database management, sales coordination, international co-edition administration and customer relationship management.
The successful candidate will be a confident communicator and a meticulous planner, able to anticipate requirements, take ownership of complex workflows and ensure that customers receive accurate, timely and professional support.
The role offers opportunities for international travel (to Bologna and Frankfurt Book Fairs, with other travel dependent on experience), direct customer engagement and the potential to develop independent sales responsibilities over time.
What you'll do
US Rights and Co-Edition Sales: Maintain a comprehensive US rights and co-edition database, ensure accurate record keeping, track key dates and deadlines, prepare customer quotations, and coordinate the timely distribution of relevant sales materials.
TV, Film & Merchandise Licensing: Coordinate marketing and sales materials to promote titles for TV, Film & Merchandise licensing opportunities, maintain a comprehensive database of activity, ensure accurate record keeping, track key dates and deadlines.
International Co-edition Management: Coordinate co-edition reprints, rights renewals and associated workflows across Northern European and East Asian markets, liaising with customers and internal teams to ensure projects progress smoothly and required deadlines are met.
International Sales and Customer Engagement: Attend Frankfurt and Bologna book fairs, as well as meetings throughout the year, pitching titles and meeting customers across East Asia, Northern Europe, US, and TV, Film & Merchandise sectors, whilst ensuring timely follow-up.
Cross-departmental Collaboration: Work closely with Production, Creative and Marketing teams to develop and coordinate sales materials, manage customer requirements and ensure the smooth delivery of international projects.
Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities to improve systems, streamline workflows and increase efficiency and accuracy across rights operations.
Professional Development: Develop commercial knowledge and customer relationships, with the potential to develop independent sales responsibilities over time.
Company Benefits
Company Benefits:
- Pension scheme
- Christmas closure
- Summer hours
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Income Protection
- Critical Illness cover
- Group Life Assurance
- Enhanced parental leave
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Season ticket loans
- Eye care vouchers
- Up to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchases
- Emergency loans
- Free fruit and snacks in the office
- Moving day leave
- Charitable/socially beneficial leave
- Remote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per year
Highly Desirable Skills and Experience
The starting salary range for this role is £30,000 - £34,000 per annum.
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Hiring process
To apply, please email your CV, accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 500 words outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting opportunity, to Paula Cutler ([email protected]) with the subject heading Rights Executive role, telling us where you heard about the job.
We ask that when submitting your covering letter, you authentically outline why you believe you are the perfect candidate for the advertised role, without the use of AI tools. We want to see your creativity shine through and gain an insight into who you are and what you can offer Nosy Crow. Using your own voice is the best way to express how you meet our selection criteria.
The closing date for applications is the 16th November at midnight (UK time).
Please let us know, if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.
About Nosy Crow
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Additional information
Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants' experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.
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