Assistant Editor, Rights & Permissions

Position Information

Position Information

Working Title
Assistant Editor, Rights & Permissions

Department
University Press-0933

Requisition Number
S_260455

Posting Open Date
06/09/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
06/24/2026

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Description of Work

The Rights and Permissions Assistant Editor works closely with the Rights and Contracts Associate Editor/Coordinator to support the University of Nebraska Press's permissions, copyright, and related rights workflows, including selected contract administration and subsidiary-rights activity. This position handles reprint permissions and other routine permissions requests; researches rights status, ownership, and license terms; registers published books for copyright; coordinates rights clearance for cover art and other uses of text and images; supports audio, translation, and other subrights activity; and prepares, routes, and tracks standard contracts and related documentation. The position also collaborates with acquisitions, editorial, design and production, and marketing staff on illustration permissions, media-use requests, and other rights-related workflows. This position reports to the Editor in Chief.

This position may be considered for remote work in accordance with the University of Nebraska's Alternative Worksite program. More information is available at

https:/
ebraska.edu/alternative-worksite .

About Us: At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the

Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace

certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
Generous paid time off

including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
Comprehensive insurance options

including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
Employee and dependent scholarship programs

to pursue higher education
Retirement plans

with university match
Learn more about working at UNL:

https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See

https://go.unl.edu
ondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

Associate's degree or equivalent education or experience.
Strong written communication.
Detail oriented.
Ability to manage confidential and deadline-driven workflows.
Ability to research and apply standard permissions and contract language.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business software.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in scholarly or university press publishing.
Experience handling permissions, image rights, copyright registration, or routine contract administration.
One year of experience in publishing, editorial support, permissions, copyright, licensing, contract administration, or other closely related work.
Knowledge of copyright and fair use principles, familiarity with subsidiary rights, and experience maintaining permissions or rights databases.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No

Physical Required
No

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No

Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes

Posted Salary
$16.80/hr minimum

How to Apply

Click on "Apply to this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact

AJ Fabry
afabry2@unl.edu

Job Category (old)
Office/Service

Job Type
Full-Time

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Appointment End Date