We are looking for a rights assistant to join the agency’s flourishing foreign rights department.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and proactive, well-organised with excellent attention to detail, and a desire to build a career in translation rights. They will have at least one year’s experience working within the industry, preferably in international rights. A knowledge of a foreign language would be a plus.
Key responsibilities will include:
Preparing bookfair catalogues and schedules
Running the department’s newsletter for foreign publishers and scouts
Liaising with authors and foreign publishers for production of foreign editions
Collecting and producing publicity material
Drafting and processing contracts
Invoicing, monitoring and chasing payments
Sourcing and tracking tax forms for our authors
Database management (knowledge of Bradbury Phillips appreciated but not crucial)
There will be good opportunities for career development within this role, with close training and mentoring by the head of rights, and the possibility to attend some fairs and progress to managing some territories.
This is a full-time position. Johnson & Alcock supports flexible working, with a minimum of three days per week at our offices in Somerset House in London. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Salary: £26k
To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter to Hélène Butler at applications@johnsonandalcock.co.uk by 31 October 2024.