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Fall 2024 Subrights Intern

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Hachette Book Group

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Media & Journalism
  • New York

Requirements

  • Interested in exploring a career in book publishing
  • Self-starter with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • A good independent worker with strong time management skills and attention to detail
  • Enthusiastic and excited about discussing recent books you’ve read
  • Possess a great attitude and a desire to learn as well as excellent organizational skills
  • Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Maintain the generic department email accounts.
  • How to read a contract and determine the availability of rights
  • Assist with permission grants for all Hachette Book Group titles.
  • Assist with production requests.
  • Create submission materials, manage and update databases.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Fall 2024 Subrights Intern program?**

The program runs from mid-September to December 20, 2024. **Question: Is this internship position remote?** **Answer:** Yes, this position is fully remote, and a company laptop will be provided for the duration of the program. **Question: How many hours per week is the internship?** **Answer:** The internship requires a weekly commitment of 20 hours. **Question: What is the pay rate for the internship?** **Answer:** The pay rate for this internship is $16 per hour. **Question: What qualifications are required for this internship?** **Answer:** Candidates should be interested in exploring a career in book publishing, be self-starters with strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, be independent workers with strong time management skills and attention to detail, be enthusiastic about discussing recent books they've read, possess a great attitude and a desire to learn, and have excellent organizational skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is also required. **Question: What will interns learn during the program?** **Answer:** Interns will learn how to maintain department email accounts, read contracts to determine the availability of rights, assist with permission grants for all Hachette Book Group titles, help with production requests, and create submission materials while managing and updating databases. **Question: What kinds of rights will interns be managing and selling?** **Answer:** Interns will be involved in managing and selling various rights granted to the publisher by the author, including foreign translation, book club rights, audio rights, reprints, digital licensing, and permissions. **Question: Is this internship suitable for recent graduates?** **Answer:** Yes, this internship is suitable for recent graduates or anyone looking to gain experience in the book publishing industry. **Question: What skills are emphasized for candidates applying for the intern position?** **Answer:** Emphasized skills for candidates include strong interpersonal and communication skills, time management, attention to detail, organization, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). **Question: Will interns work on special projects?** **Answer:** Yes, interns will have the opportunity to help with special projects in addition to their day-to-day tasks.

Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher and a dynamic place to work!

Entertainment & Media
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Hachette Book Group (HBG) is a leading U.S. trade publisher and a division of the third largest trade and educational book publisher in the world, Hachette Livre. HBG publishes great books for readers of all ages, more than 1,800 new books annually, in all formats—print, ebook, and audiobook—including many New York Times bestsellers. HBG is a dynamic place to work, a fast-paced and fun environment where new ideas in publishing are actively explored and encouraged. HBG is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Boston, MA; Lebanon, IN; Nashville, TN; Boulder, CO; Philadelphia, PA; and Berkeley, CA. HBG also owns Hachette Book Group Canada, Inc., a marketing and publicity company based in Toronto, ON. Publishing Great Books Well HBG’s staff is driven by a shared passion for books—and a desire to make significant contributions to culture. From editing to marketing to design, the HBG team is dedicated to bringing out exceptional content, whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, children’s literature, or audiobooks. HBG publishes major bestsellers and timely books that are part of the national conversation, and introduces exciting new voices to readers. A Dream Job For people who are enthusiastic about books and culture, working at an energetic, forward-thinking publisher like HBG is a dream job. The company culture centers on valuing and supporting employees, and transparency and communication are paramount. Staff members are encouraged to use their strengths and challenge themselves and make their voices heard. HBG employees work hard, but they also have fun together. Whether they’re playing pool and eating pizza at the “Third Thursday” get-together every month or enjoying a group sci-fi movie night, Hachette’s team maintains an environment of shared passion and camaraderie.