University of Chicago · 3 months ago
International Rights Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Chicago is a prestigious institution dedicated to disseminating high-quality scholarship. They are seeking an International Rights Manager to promote the licensing of translation rights and oversee the International Rights Associate, enhancing the global presence and impact of the Press.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop strategies for promoting frontlist and backlist titles for subrights licensing in the appropriate international markets
Work closely with Marketing and Sales to identify promising or emerging markets
Work closely with Acquisitions to understand the potential of the list and individual titles
Represent the International Rights Department in editorial meetings
Grow and maintain relationships with international publishers and agents
Communicate rights activities and deal information to authors and internal stakeholders
Attend three-four international book fairs annually and other trade events
Conduct virtual meetings with international partners, authors, and clients as needed
Maintain and update licensing agreement templates on an ongoing basis in accordance with evolving trends in intellectual property and industry best practices
Draft new contractual boiler plates for specific licensing situations, as needed
Maintain data for contacts, inquiries, and completed deals in the Press databases
Negotiate and complete incoming translation and English-language reprint rights deals
Handle renewals and cancellations
Supervise the tracking of contractual documents through signature process
Assist editors in acquiring English-language rights
Apply for subsidies to support English-language translations and
Draft and maintain proprietor translation agreement boiler plates
Communicate proprietor translation policies and procedures internally and update guidelines as needed
Project, track, and report on revenue, licensing activity, and trends
Assist Director of IP with management of departmental budget
Work with Press IT to make improvements to internal reports and revenue tracking capabilities on an ongoing basis
Provide subrights revenue estimates to help guide acquisitions strategy as needed
Work closely with the Business Office to ensure receipt and reconciliation of royalty reports and payments
Supervise and train the International Rights Associate and a student assistant
Hire employees for temporary departmental projects (e.g. seasonal highlights translation)
Implement division of territories and responsibilities with International Rights Associate and assess and adjust on an ongoing basis
Devise improvements to departmental workflows and implement technology solutions to improve efficiency on an ongoing basis
Coordinate work of other IP Dept staff in providing support on proprietor translation activities
Devise annual strategy for international rights participation in at least four international book fairs and other international business meetings according to market trends and licensing priorities
Oversee the preparation of tip sheets, rights catalogs, and other promotional materials
Oversee strategy for international rights newsletter and other targeted email campaigns
Contribute to setting the Press’s intellectual property policies and procedures in regards to international rights licensing and ensure that these policies are implemented
Develops marketing communications, advertising, or publicity materials with a moderate level of guidance from others. Develops, plans, and coordinates the development and production of marketing and publicity materials and campaigns, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met
May train the work of lower level marketing staff
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
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Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Graduate work
One year of supervisory experience
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Customer service skills
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Analytical skills
Decision-making skills
Problem-solving skills
Creativity
Respond quickly and appropriately to emails and queries
Maintain confidentiality
Work as part of a team
Work independently with a high degree of initiative
Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines
Manage stressful situations
Knowledge of database, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Represent organization positively to internal and external clients
Ability to travel internationally
Supervisory experience
Ability to train others
Familiarity with scholarly content and communications
Familiarity with contracts and copyright law
Knowledge of at least one foreign language
Negotiation skills
Knowledge of specific international markets
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
One of the world’s great intellectual destinations, the University of Chicago empowers scholars and students to ask tough questions, cross disciplinary boundaries, and challenge conventional thinking to enrich human life around the globe.
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