International Rights Manager

International Rights Manager

The International Rights Manager in the Books Division of the University of Chicago Press reports to the Director of Intellectual Property and is responsible for promoting the licensing of translation rights and English-language reprint rights for Press books, as well as the acquisition of rights for translations published by the Press. The IR Manager also oversees the work of the International Rights Associate. These activities enhance the global presence and impact of the Press and its authors and contribute to the Press's income. The position is based on the University of Chicago's Hyde Park campus and location in the Chicago area will be required.

Responsibilities include developing strategies for promoting frontlist and backlist titles for subrights licensing in the appropriate international markets, working closely with Marketing and Sales to identify promising or emerging markets, and working closely with Acquisitions to understand the potential of the list and individual titles. Additionally, the IR Manager will 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, and attend three-four international book fairs annually and other trade events.

Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree, one year of supervisory experience, and technical knowledge or skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.