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Paramount Pictures

Counsel, Publishing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139.20 - $208.80/hr

Initiate and support complex rights negotiations to unlock frozen and/or restricted rights. * Support publishing initiatives inspired by Paramount's iconic brands and franchises, ensuring alignment ...

Paramount

Counsel, Publishing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$139K - $208K/yr

Initiate and support complex rights negotiations to unlock frozen and/or restricted rights. * Support publishing initiatives inspired by Paramount's iconic brands and franchises, ensuring alignment ...

Paramount

Counsel, Publishing

Manhattan, NY

$139K - $208K/yr

Initiate and support complex rights negotiations to unlock frozen and/or restricted rights. * Support publishing initiatives inspired by Paramount's iconic brands and franchises, ensuring alignment ...

SI Scholastic Inc.

Senior Contract Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Strong understanding of intellectual property and publishing rights structures * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills * Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities

Scholastic

Senior Contract Manager

New York, NY · Hybrid

Strong understanding of intellectual property and publishing rights structures * Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills * Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities

Scholastic

Senior Contract Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$120 - $150/hr

Strong understanding of intellectual property and publishing rights structures* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills* Ability to balance legal risk with business priorities*

The Wall Street Journal

Publishing Editor

New York, NY · On-site

Dow Jones Newswires is hiring a Publishing Editor for our real-time desk in New York. We deliver ... rights requests, where permitted under your local laws and regulations. Business Area: Dow Jones ...

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How much do publishing rights jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for publishing rights in New York is $34.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.02 and $42.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is publishing rights?

A Publishing Rights job involves managing the legal and financial aspects of intellectual property related to published content, such as books, music, or digital media. Professionals in this role negotiate rights deals, handle licensing agreements, and ensure proper royalty payments. They work closely with authors, artists, publishers, and legal teams to maximize revenue and protect ownership rights.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in publishing rights?

Professionals in Publishing Rights typically review and negotiate contracts, track rights availability, and coordinate with authors, publishers, and international partners to secure and manage rights deals. You may spend your days preparing rights guides, attending meetings with legal counsel, or responding to rights queries from colleagues and clients. The role often involves close collaboration with editorial, sales, and marketing teams to assess the potential of titles for different territories and formats. This dynamic environment offers the chance to build valuable industry expertise and forge lasting business connections.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in publishing rights, and why are they important?

To thrive in Publishing Rights, you need a solid understanding of copyright law, licensing agreements, and contract negotiation, often supported by a degree in publishing, law, or a related field. Familiarity with rights management software and databases such as Biblio or RightsZone is commonly required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills are vital for handling negotiations and maintaining partnerships. These capabilities ensure the successful acquisition and management of rights, safeguarding company assets and expanding revenue opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Publishing Rights job openings in New York as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 43% Full Time, 46% Part Time, and 11% Temporary. Highlights an 66% In-person, and 34% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,639 per year, or $34.4 per hour.

Rights Coordinator (NYC Hybrid)

New York, NY • On-site

HarperCollins Publishers
5 - 10K employees
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$55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Overview
HarperCollins Publishers is seeking a highly motivated Rights Coordinator to join an exciting group of Rights professionals selling subsidiary rights across the General Books divisions. Under general supervision, the Rights Coordinator will support their manager and the wider department through a combination of administrative responsibilities and the submission, negotiation, and sale of translation rights in select foreign territories.
This role is based in New York City and operates on a hybrid work model that includes both in-office and remote work.
Responsibilities
  • Under general supervision, supports all titles in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and direct translation markets
    • Assists in the soliciting of top General Books titles to a curated list of publishers in the above territories.
    • Maintain and update publisher contact databases for assigned markets.
    • Coordinate with the Royalties department to track all payments in these territories.
    • Support seasonal title presentations and virtual meetings to promote key General Books titles.
  • Administrative Support for Assigned Imprints
    • Provide administrative support to the supervisor and rights team across the William Morrow, Mariner, Avon, and Voyager imprints.
    • Coordinate production file requests from domestic and international licensees.
    • Attend and participate in client pitch meetings.
    • Respond to Rights-related inquiries from internal departments and external partners.
    • Process licensee approvals and maintain related documentation.
    • Prepare and process invoices.
    • Assist with the planning and logistics for annual international book fairs.
  • Departmental Support
    • Support the broader General Books Rights Department with ongoing administrative and reporting needs.
    • Coordinate monthly author reversion requests and conduct related research.
    • Maintain and update UK editorial title list.
    • Prepare translation renewal reporting biannually and sanction reporting quarterly.
    • Assist with organizing departmental files, records, and mailroom materials.

Qualifications
  • 4-year college degree or equivalent work experience
  • 2-3 years of experience in publishing rights licensing
  • Hybrid work schedule (3 days/week in office).
  • Extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize a large volume of work
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to set priorities under pressure and to work independently
  • Passionate about learning the business-side of the publishing industry
  • Genuine interest in licensing and book publishing

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That's why cover letters are strongly preferred.
The salary for this position is $55,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.
In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.

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