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International Rights Manager, Search Press

  •  South East
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes August 31, 2026
  •  Charlie de la Bedoyere
  •  charliedlb@searchpress.com
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Job Summary

International Rights Manager role at Search Press focused on co-edition and subsidiary rights sales across print and digital formats. Includes international relationship management, book fairs, licensing negotiations, and cross-team collaboration. The deadline for applying is 5pm on the 31/08/2026.

Job Description

The Rights Manager will be responsible for driving income from co-edition and subsidiary rights. This includes securing licensing deals and sales across all formats (print, digital and other) including co-edition and file/film and royalty deals.

It requires developing and managing territories to build market knowledge, foster customer relationships and maximise revenue and profitability including working with agents where appropriate.

You will manage Search Press's presence at and attend major book fairs to maximise rights opportunities and meet customers.

You will maintain comprehensive product knowledge to inform sales and commissioning decisions and ensure accurate processing of rights deals working closely with editorial, production and accounts departments.

There may be opportunities for other International Sales in addition to the Rights role.

Job Requirements

Previous experience and knowledge of rights business models and processes, including co-edition and licensing

Strong negotiation skills

Ability to think creatively to optimise third-party partnerships across cultures and languages

Willingness to travel internationally to book fairs and customer offices

Ability to travel independently or with colleagues as required

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of financial models relating to licensing and co-edition deals

Adaptable approach to work

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to manage busy workloads effectively

Experience using relevant systems, or ability to quickly develop system knowledge

Ability to efficiently manage the lifecycle of rights deals

Job Responsibilities

Drive income from co-edition and subsidiary rights sales

Secure licensing deals and sales across print, digital, file/film, and royalty formats

Develop and manage international territories

Build market knowledge and foster customer relationships

Maximise revenue and profitability across territories

Work with agents where appropriate

Manage Search Press's presence at major book fairs

Attend international book fairs and customer meetings

Maintain comprehensive product knowledge

Support sales and commissioning decisions using product knowledge

Ensure accurate processing of rights deals

Work closely with editorial, production, accounts, and sales and marketing teams

Support additional international sales activity where required

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How to Apply

To apply please send CV and cover letter to [email protected]

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