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Hachette Book Group

Contracts Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... subsidiary rights, options, reversions, and indemnities and all pertinent publishing terms. • Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements independently with flexibility and an orientation toward ...

Macmillan

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Negotiate major terms for potential acquisitions with agents and rights contacts, including advance, delivery dates, payout schedule, territories, subsidiary rights, and option language * Develop a ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deep understanding of royalties, advances, grant of rights, delivery and acceptance, subsidiary rights, options, reversions, and indemnities and all pertinent publishing terms. Proven ability to ...

Macmillan

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site +1

$60K - $65K/yr

Negotiate major terms for potential acquisitions with agents and rights contacts, including advance, delivery dates, payout schedule, territories, subsidiary rights, and option language * Develop a ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Deep understanding of royalties, advances, grant of rights, delivery and acceptance, subsidiary rights, options, reversions, and indemnities and all pertinent publishing terms. Proven ability to ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Draft, route and send out a portion of subsidiary rights contracts * Update and maintain workflow and status reports * Field status queries from editors, agents and other colleagues * Initiate the ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Draft, route and send out a portion of subsidiary rights contracts * Update and maintain workflow and status reports * Field status queries from editors, agents and other colleagues * Initiate the ...

Hachette Book Group

Contracts Coordinator

New York, NY · On-site

$55K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Draft, route and send out a portion of subsidiary rights contracts * Update and maintain workflow and status reports * Field status queries from editors, agents and other colleagues * Initiate the ...

Arcosa Inc.

Material Handler

Gadsden, AL · On-site

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Material Handler Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary is hiring a Material Handler for ... For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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How much do subsidiary rights jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for subsidiary rights in the United States is $74,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of a subsidiary rights specialist?

Professionals in Subsidiary Rights regularly review and negotiate contracts, track rights sold or available for licensing, and coordinate with international publishers and literary agents. You'll often prepare rights guides, handle inquiries regarding translation and adaptation rights, and manage administrative tasks like updating rights management systems. Collaboration with editorial, legal, and sales teams is common to ensure a unified approach to rights strategy. This dynamic environment offers a mix of independent work and teamwork, making it a rewarding choice for those interested in the business side of publishing.

What does a subsidiary rights specialist do?

A Subsidiary Rights job involves managing the licensing and distribution of a book’s rights beyond its primary publication. This includes selling rights for translations, audiobooks, film/TV adaptations, book clubs, and other formats to maximize revenue and exposure. Professionals in this role negotiate contracts, track royalties, and collaborate with literary agents, publishers, and production companies to expand a book’s reach.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in subsidiary rights?

To excel in Subsidiary Rights, you need a strong background in contract negotiation, publishing industry knowledge, and rights management, often supported by a degree in English, publishing, or a related field. Familiarity with rights management databases, licensing platforms, and sometimes language skills or copyright law certification are valuable technical assets. Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to build professional relationships set top candidates apart. These skills are crucial for successfully securing rights deals, protecting intellectual property, and maximizing revenue for publishers.

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Infographic showing various Subsidiary Rights job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Part Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,187 per year, or $35.7 per hour.

Subsidiary Rights Assistant

Columbia University

New York, NY • On-site

$47K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

  • Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9-5
  • Building: Off campus near Lincoln Center
  • Salary Range: 47,792.00-47,792.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Assist the Director of Rights and Contracts in the administration of the Rights and Contracts department.
Responsibilities
  • Communicate with authors, subagents, licensees, and publishers.
  • Field, draft, and process all permissions and licensing requests, including but not limited to collecting signatures and sending agreements via DocuSign. Licensing includes but is not limited to translation, reprint, audio rights, and permissions requests for all Columbia University Press material.
  • Invoice and process all permissions and Sub-rights income in the database and liaise with Finance and Royalty departments.
  • Track and maintain all permissions and licensing activity, including income in the internal database.
  • Assist in drafting amendments and contract revision letters for authors and licensees.
  • Register copyrights with and send books to the Library of Congress.
  • Field copyright questions from authors and the Library of Congress.
  • Fulfill alternate-format disability requests.
  • Maintain internal permission inbox and the press's Copyright Clearance Center account.
  • Send licensed editions to authors.
  • Coordinate and prepare materials for the annual book fairs.
  • Work closely with the subagents, including sending tax forms.
  • Confirm copyright information is correct on forthcoming Columbia University Press titles.
  • Distribute quarterly updates to Columbia Encyclopedia licensees.
  • Field and direct queries to the appropriate parties (editorial, marketing, production, royalties).
  • Assist with Subrights income projections.
  • Prepare quarterly income reports.
  • Pursue expired licenses.
  • Collect outstanding licensing fees.
  • Develop strategies to pitch titles to a wide cast of publishers.
  • Develop strategies to acquire a larger portion of permission requests.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Six months of experience, High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, with the ability to complete projects in a timely manner.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal, planning, and organizational skills.
  • The ability to successfully prioritize, multitask, and work independently as well as maintain discretion and anticipate needs.
  • Ability to initiate and manage projects, respond to a changing business environment, and achieve results.
  • Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Drive applications).
  • Basic accounting knowledge.

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