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BJU Education Group

Editor (Science)

Greenville, SC · On-site

As a Science Editor at BJU Press, the ideal candidate will play a supporting role on the Editorial ... Jones University, Bob Jones Academy or BJU Press - must be a born-again Christian who has a ...

Hearst

Temporary Senior Commerce Editor

New York, NY · On-site +1

$50/hr

Hearst Magazines is looking for a Temporary Senior Commerce Editor with a sharp editorial instinct ... Monitor social trends, celebrity news, product launches, sales, and press releases to identify ...

MIT

Acquisitions Assistant

Cambridge, MA · On-site

Acquisitions Assistant ACQUISITIONS ASSISTANT, MIT Press, assists two Acquisitions Editors with ... This job offers a great opportunity to learn the book acquisitions process at a major university ...

Wisconsin

Cornerstone Press Intern

Stevens Point, WI

$12/hr

Managing Editor: Assists in managing the Cornerstone Press editorial process, schedule, and staff ... The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and ...

bibliu

Cashier (Temporary)

Clinton, MS · On-site

$10.25 - $13.75/hr

Cashier (Temporary) Reports to: Store Manager Location: Mississippi Christian University, 200 ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

bibliu

Cashier (Temporary)

Durham, NC · On-site

$12/hr

Cashier (Temporary) Reports to:Store Manager Location: Durham Technical Community College, 1637 E ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

bibliu

Cashier (Temporary)

Clovis, NM · On-site

$12/hr

Cashier (Temporary) Reports to: Store Manager Location: Clovis Community College, 417 Schepps ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

BibliU

Cashier (Temporary)

Ashland, KY · On-site

$10.25 - $14/hr

Position Title: Cashier (Temporary) Reports to:Store Manager Location: Ashland Community ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

BibliU

Cashier (Temporary)

Paducah, KY · On-site

$12/hr

Cashier (Temporary) Reports to: Store Manager Location: West Kentucky Community College, 4810 Alben ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

bibliu

Cashier (Temporary)

Levelland, TX · On-site

$9/hr

Cashier (Temporary) Reports to: Store Manager Location: South Plains College, 1401 College Avenue ... We partner with 4,000+ publishers, including Pearson, Oxford University Press, and Wiley to deliver ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary university press editor in the United States is $28.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $31.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary University Press Editor vs Academic Publishing Assistant?

AspectTemporary University Press EditorAcademic Publishing Assistant
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, editing experience, knowledge of academic publishingBachelor's degree, administrative skills, familiarity with publishing processes
Work EnvironmentAcademic press offices, editorial departmentsPublishing houses, academic institutions, administrative offices
Employer & IndustryUniversity presses, academic publishersAcademic publishers, university departments
Common Search & ComparisonTemporary University Press Editor vs Academic Publishing Assistant

The Temporary University Press Editor primarily focuses on editing and preparing academic content for publication, often on a temporary basis. In contrast, the Academic Publishing Assistant handles administrative tasks supporting the publishing process. Both roles require familiarity with academic publishing, but the editor role emphasizes editing skills, while the assistant role emphasizes administrative support.

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Subsidiary Rights Assistant

Columbia University

New York, NY • On-site

$47K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

New

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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