International Publishing Assistant - Wizarding World (entry level)

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Role Title: International Publishing Assistant – Wizarding World

Reports to: Senior International Publishing Manager – Wizarding World

Team: Wizarding World International Publishing team

Reports: 0

What our team do

We are responsible for licensing translation rights in all Wizarding World titles and J.K. Rowling’s children’s books. We manage the publication of the Harry Potter series in all translated languages, for which we have significant, long-term publisher relationships in a large number of territories. We work across all aspects of international publishing, liaising with our international partners on editorial, marketing and sales.

What you’ll be doing

This role will be an integral part of the International Publishing team, Wizarding World, providing administrative support on a day-to-day basis, and supporting on a wide range of publishing projects and different territories. The role offers the opportunity for development and taking on further responsibilities according to experience, skills and interests.

Responsibilities

Team Support

• Manage team documents, contracts and spreadsheets
• Support the team by reviewing and approving translated editions (covers, copyright notices, interiors), marketing plans and other materials from international partners worldwide
• Support with contract renewals and process contracts through DocuSign
• Create presentations of international publishing projects
• Schedule meetings for bookfairs across the team
• Oversee bookings for bookfairs (meeting tables, flights, hotels, restaurants) and other overseas travel for the team
• Organise publisher meetings and additional events
• Manage general enquiries for Wizarding World translation rights
• Work with the Brand and Franchise team to monitor and engage with international Wizarding World social media accounts
• Work with the Brand and Franchise Team Assistant to ensure international campaigns are shared company wide

What we’re looking for

• An interest in children’s books and international publishing
• Desire to pursue a career in a sales/licensing role
• A personable and proactive character and ability to communicate with people at all levels, with a helpful and accommodating approach
• Excellent at prioritising heavy workloads, working under pressure and multitasking
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a busy team
• Solution-driven in all aspects of your work, with a willingness to learn
• Cultural awareness is essential and foreign language skills are a bonus
• A knowledge of and love for the Wizarding World!

Who we are

The Blair Partnership is a literary and entertainment agency. We offer our clients a broad range of services including rights management, client representation and franchise management. As part of those services, we help to manage several companies on behalf of our client J.K. Rowling. Those companies include Pottermore and Bronte. These businesses benefit from shared resources and expertise provided by The Blair Partnership, but they are run by their own leaders.

There are three core pillars to The Blair Partnership’s business activity:

• Franchise Management – which encompasses brand & franchise vision and strategy, creative strategy & direction, product development, brand management & comms for the Wizarding World franchise
• Client Management - we represent our clients’ literary and entertainment rights portfolios and pursue commercial opportunities for our clients through deal making in the UK, US and internationally, partner management and backlist rights management.
• Governance & support - we provide governance and support to companies owned by J.K. Rowling and Neil Blair. As part of that support, we cultivate close collaboration & strong, cohesive working practices between all the businesses.

Our vision remains to shape, nurture and grow the most imaginative and engaging brands for generations to come, working with our clients. Our mission is to shape and connect stories to their audiences.

We are committed to creating an environment where our staff, clients & partners can tell their stories and achieve their potential whatever that may be. We are committed to representing a diversity of skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We strive to make this a business that is welcoming, supportive and empowering; where all voices can be heard. It’s a work in progress and we know there is always more we can do.

What you can expect from us

• Competitive Salary
• Hybrid working pattern (3 days/week on-site)
• Company Bonus Scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Group Pension Plan where we contribute 5%
• Life Assurance of 4 times salary
• Health Insurance (currently with Vitality)
• Health Shield Cashback Plan
• Harry Potter Franchise Partner discounts and a free ticket to see both parts of Harry Potter & The Cursed Child
• Annual Creative Bursary
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle Scheme