Job Description
International Rights Analyst (maternity cover)

Are you an experienced detail-oriented Rights Sales Assistant with a customer-focused background seeking a new challenge? DK is looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our International Rights team.

This exciting role involves working closely with the Rights Team to field varied queries from our international partners, as well as supporting the team with sales and feedback analysis following book fairs, testing systems when new developments are released and liaising with other departments throughout DK.  You will collaborate with Editorial, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams, and have an opportunity to connect with top foreign publishers. Additionally, you will support and liaise with Production to ensure the smooth running of projects.  

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

  • Assisting the sales team across various territories as needed to provide support to our international customers.

  • Collating and preparing data for PowerPoint presentations including for book fair feedback

  • Liaising with the central technology team to co-ordinate systems testing for One Biblio

  • Proactively solving problems and answer questions about files, schedules, processes, and feedback from editors and translators.  

  • Supporting administrative duties, including drafting contracts and invoicing).  

  • Ensuring smooth printing processes and adherence to budget by working closely with production colleagues.  

  • Monitoring relevant systems, ensuring all information and dates are current, and generating necessary reports.  

  • Working with Sales Operations and Creative teams for deal or translation approvals and title updates.  

This busy role is ideal for a solution focused self-starter who can meet tight deadlines, multitask, and stay proactive. Key requirements include:

  • Previous experience of working in a customer service role  

  • Proven administrative experience with strong attention to detail and positive can-do attitude

  • Knowledge of the Virtual Sales One Biblio System

  • Ability to pick up and use new systems quickly and effectively as well as looking at new ways of using existing systems more effectively.

  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships

If you are passionate about books, enjoy working with diverse cultures, and can think creatively, we want to hear from you! 

Please submit your most recent CV and cover letter detailing why you would like to work within rights and publishing by 2 March 2026.

 

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

  • Generous pension scheme

  • Volunteering policy and charity matching

  • Employee assistance programme

  • Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership

  • Shopping discounts 

  • Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)

  • Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

And 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 is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

 

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in our Pimlico office. As this is non-negotiable, please ensure you are within a reasonable commuting distance of London before applying.

 

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 | Job ID: 286653