Rights Assistant

Location: Pynes Hill, Exeter. Hybrid working model.

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

Department: International Sales

Reports To: International Sales Director

Salary: £26,000 per annum

Closing date: Friday 19th June

David and Charles is an independent, award winning, publishing company. We create books and products that ignite and nurture our readers’ hobbies and interests. We publish across art, craft, wellbeing and transport categories.

The Role

David & Charles is looking for a highly organised and enthusiastic Rights Assistant to join our International Sales team based in Exeter on a hybrid working basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin or develop a career in publishing rights and international sales. The role supports the day-to-day administration of coedition and subrights licensing, including preparing sales materials, managing digital files and customer information, maintaining internal systems, and supporting international sales activity across our publishing imprints.

The successful candidate will have excellent attention to detail, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive approach to learning and teamwork. You will work closely with colleagues, international customers, and agents, assisting with book fairs, sales administration, and rights processes while gaining valuable experience within a busy publishing environment.

An interest in publishing, international markets, and creative content would be an advantage.

Job Purpose 

To support the International Sales Director with the day-to-day administration of coedition and subrights licensing activity. The Rights Assistant will help ensure the smooth delivery of materials, accurate administration of rights sales, and effective support for customers, agents, and the internal team.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide administrative support for coedition and subrights sales activity.
• Prepare and supply digital files, PDFs, sales materials and translation copies to customers and agents.
• Manage selected subrights Agents and licensing of titles in Asian markets.
• Assist with title setup and maintenance across internal systems, including Biblio, Spotler CRM and sales databases in MS Excel.
• Support processing of contracts, invoices and order books, ensuring accurate and timely updates.
• Respond promptly to customer and agent queries, escalating issues to the International Sales Director where appropriate.
• Prepare sales materials and presentations for book fairs, meetings and customer appointments.
• Help maintain and organise shared sales resources and online materials platforms.
• Assist with CRM updates, contact management and email marketing campaigns.
• Research new sales opportunities, publishers and subrights contacts in international markets.
• Support the organisation and administration of London and Frankfurt Book Fair activities, including meeting schedules and materials.
• Monitor reporting tools and spreadsheets to help identify sales opportunities and support delivering targets.
• Work collaboratively with editorial, production and marketing teams to ensure timely delivery of materials.
• Contribute ideas and support initiatives to improve departmental systems and processes.

 Skills & Experience 

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• An interest in publishing, international sales or rights licensing.
• Positive and proactive approach with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to learn and apply business systems.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for David & Charles Publishing, please do not hesitate to apply.