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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary rights clearance in the United States is $18.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Assistant Editor, Rights & Permissions

Assistant Editor, Rights & Permissions

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE • On-site

$16.80/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Position Information
Position Information
Working Title
Assistant Editor, Rights & Permissions
Department
University Press-0933
Requisition Number
S_260455
Posting Open Date
06/09/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)
06/24/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Description of Work
The Rights and Permissions Assistant Editor works closely with the Rights and Contracts Associate Editor/Coordinator to support the University of Nebraska Press's permissions, copyright, and related rights workflows, including selected contract administration and subsidiary-rights activity. This position handles reprint permissions and other routine permissions requests; researches rights status, ownership, and license terms; registers published books for copyright; coordinates rights clearance for cover art and other uses of text and images; supports audio, translation, and other subrights activity; and prepares, routes, and tracks standard contracts and related documentation. The position also collaborates with acquisitions, editorial, design and production, and marketing staff on illustration permissions, media-use requests, and other rights-related workflows. This position reports to the Editor in Chief.
This position may be considered for remote work in accordance with the University of Nebraska's Alternative Worksite program. More information is available at https://nebraska.edu/alternative-worksite.
About Us:At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn't just a workplace; it's a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.
When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you'll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Retirement plans with university match

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Associate's degree or equivalent education or experience.
  • Strong written communication.
  • Detail oriented.
  • Ability to manage confidential and deadline-driven workflows.
  • Ability to research and apply standard permissions and contract language.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar business software.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in scholarly or university press publishing.
  • Experience handling permissions, image rights, copyright registration, or routine contract administration.
  • One year of experience in publishing, editorial support, permissions, copyright, licensing, contract administration, or other closely related work.
  • Knowledge of copyright and fair use principles, familiarity with subsidiary rights, and experience maintaining permissions or rights databases.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required
No
Physical Required
No
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
No
Criminal History Background Check Required
Yes
Posted Salary
$16.80/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on "Apply to this Job". You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
AJ Fabry
afabry2@unl.edu
Job Category (old)
Office/Service
Job Type
Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State)
Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?
No
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