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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to Director and other department members.
• Negotiating and managing customer requests for electronic files and processing the file billing.
• Assisting in the production of seasonal rights guides and the preparation required for various conferences and customer presentations.
• Supporting contract processing and maintaining department databases and files.
• Organizing manuscripts and materials for both foreign & domestic submissions.
• Supporting department colleagues.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Capacity to multitask and exhibit self-motivation.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Computer proficiency is essential.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Location

• NYC

Work Type

• Hybrid

Salary/Compensations

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• PTO
• Industry-first, Broad Based Ownership program

About the Company

• Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America's Best Mid-Size Employers 2022.
• 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.
• Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards.
• It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Pocket Books, Adams Media, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories.
• For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• 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.