Subsidiary Rights Assistant, Children's Publishing

Subsidiary Rights Assistant

Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.
Simon & Schuster seeks a Subsidiary Rights Assistant to join its team. This individual will report directly to the Vice President, Director of Children's Subsidiary Rights, and will support the Director and the rest of the Subsidiary Rights department. This position offers the opportunity to work on both foreign and domestic rights, as well as, to collaborate closely with other departments within the children's publishing group.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing administrative support to Director and other department members.
Responsible for negotiating and managing customer requests for electronic files and processing the file billing.
Assist in the production of seasonal rights guides and the preparation required for various conferences and customer presentations.
Support contract processing and maintain the department databases and files.
Organize manuscripts and materials for both foreign & domestic submissions and support department colleagues.
Candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication abilities, as well as, the capacity to multitask and exhibit self-motivation. Candidate must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Computer proficiency is essential along with a solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
This is a hybrid opportunity, based out of our NYC office.
Simon & Schuster US is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. At Simon & Schuster US, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do. From employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Simon & Schuster US is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran status. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York City, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable. Additionally, employees have access to our industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program, which makes all employees partners in our shared success.
Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster role will be employees of Simon & Schuster, LLC, subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.