Rights Assistant

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Full-Time Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
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Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Posted
July 02, 2026

Job Description

Rights Assistant
London | Hybrid | £28, to £31, with fantastic benefits
A leading literary agency is looking for a Rights Assistant to support agents and the foreign rights team in a busy, collaborative office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in publishing, a literary agency or scouting, who is highly organised, detail-focused and passionate about reading across a broad range of genres.
Key responsibilities:
·Reading and evaluating submissions
·Supporting international manuscript submissions
·Supporting Rights
·Assisting with contracts, payments and financial tracking
·Liaising with authors, co-agents and international contacts
·Preparing submission materials, rights updates and book fair meetings
·Maintaining internal trackers and supporting smooth team processes
About you:
·Previous publishing, agency or scout experience
·Strong organisation and communication skills
·Excellent accuracy and atten...