Rights Assistant - DK International (9 months contract)

Are you a detail-oriented Rights Assistant ready to explore working with French markets or an experienced 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 Managers to primarily  engage with French-speaking territories (amongst others). 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 and be at the forefront of developing exciting new books and new projects.  

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Assisting the sales team with titles on various territories including France and Québec. 
• Proactively solve problems and answer questions about files, schedules, processes, and feedback from editors and translators.  
• Ensuring smooth printing processes and adherence to budget by working closely with production colleagues.  
• Supporting administrative duties, including drafting contracts and invoicing).  
• 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  
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships

French and German language skills are desirable but not essential.  

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 30th September 2024

Salary: £27,500 per annum.

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
• 60% discount on company books
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Flex fridays (1pm Finish*)
• Shopping discounts 
• Up to 30 days remote working from abroad
• 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 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.

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

*Subject to certain criteria being met.

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: SW1V 2SA 

Job ID: 273699