Permissions Assistant (Hybrid)

We are currently seeking a Permissions Assistant to join the Permissions Department! The Permissions Department handles requests to reprint or reproduce material from Penguin Random House content.

Please apply by December 4, 2024 and include your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements for consideration. Before applying for any role at Penguin Random House, we recommend you review our applicant resources page and our FAQs page.

This is a hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, we will consider candidates who can work from a commutable distance to our offices at 1745 Broadway, which includes the tri-state area (NJ, CT, & PA).

Responsibilities: 

• Reads and correctly interprets author/publisher contracts and enters contract terms into corporate data systems. 

• Processes permission requests for use of Penguin Random House material and generates permission licenses to third parties. 

• Enters and maintains data in corporate rights management systems. 

• Provides general office support including processing/distributing department mail, research, filing and general correspondence. 

Requirements:

• Familiarity with MS Excel & Word required, including speed and accuracy
• Basic grasp of US copyright law, public domain, fair-use, and intellectual property preferred
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of reading comprehension
• A self-starter and detail-oriented, with the ability to organize and prioritize assignments
• Ability to respond to a high volume of requests and queries in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner

The salary for this position is $48,000.00. All positions are currently eligible for annual profit award or bonus, subject to company results.   

Penguin Random House job postings include a good faith compensation range for each open position. The salary range listed is specific to each particular open position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the individual role, and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and children's publishing house in North America, the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages, we are committed to quality, excellence in execution, and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial, design, marketing, publicity, sales, production, and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 300 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell, Berkley, Clarkson Potter, Crown, DK, Doubleday, Dutton, Grosset & Dunlap, Little Golden Books, Knopf, Modern Library, Pantheon, Penguin Books, Penguin Press, Penguin Random House Audio, Penguin Young Readers, Portfolio, Puffin, Putnam, Random House, Random House Children's Books, Riverhead, Ten Speed Press, Viking, and Vintage, among others. More information can be found at http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/.<http://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/>

Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Company: Penguin Random House LLC 

Country: United States of America 

State/Region: New York 

City: New York 

Postal Code: 10019 

Job ID: 275632