Job Description

Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors includes many of the world's most popular and widely recognized writers, and winners of the most prestigious literary honors and awards. It is home to numerous well-known imprints and divisions such as Simon & Schuster, Scribner, Atria Books, Gallery Books, Adams Media, Avid Reader Press, Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing and Simon & Schuster Audio and international companies in Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom, and proudly brings the works of its authors to readers in more than 200 countries and territories. For more information visit our website at www.simonandschuster.com.



About the Children's Division

Simon & Schuster Children's Books is a high performing, dynamic division of a fast-growing and ambitious publisher, and the British Book Awards Children's Publisher of the Year 2023.



Across our lists, we are dedicated to immersing children of all ages in diverse and inclusive reading experiences, encouraging a lifelong love of reading. We are the proud publishers of global superstars such as Lauren Roberts, Rachel Renee Russell and Lynn Painter, as well as home-grown bestsellers and award-winners such as A.F. Steadman, Tom Percival, Laura Bates, Nadia Shireen, Benji Davies, Richard Jones, Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet, and Danielle Jawando. Little Simon UK, our exciting new pre-school and novelty imprint, is launching in 2026.



The Job Profile

We're looking for a Senior Rights Executive to join our friendly, successful, and collaborative S&S Rights team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who ideally has at least one year of rights sales experience and ready to take the next step in their career. As part of our fast-paced and dynamic team, you'll work closely with the Head of Children's Rights and have responsibility for managing and developing your own international markets, selling Rights and Co-editions across our vibrant and diverse Children's List.



This is a permanent role offering great scope for professional growth, with the chance to build lasting relationships with international partners and contribute directly to the global success of our titles.



The Job Role

The job role involves management and negotiation of sales in your own territories across pre-school, picture books and fiction titles. Pitching books and concluding sales; customer care; drafting, sending and archiving contracts; organising business trips and book fair appointments; sending out follow-up material; updating our submissions database and liaising with international customers over file supply. Great communication skills are key.



The Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will already have rights sales experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and a meticulous eye for detail. With a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task, the successful candidate will have a passion for children's books and international publishing. Knowledge of a foreign language would be an advantage. IT skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel is a must.



Apply

Please apply by attaching your CV and cover letter by 8 August 2025.



Salary

Starting from 35,000



Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.

Candidates hired for this or any other posted Simon & Schuster UK role will be employees of Simon & Schuster UK Ltd subject to all policies, including the Workplace Privacy Notice, and eligible solely for the benefits plans thereof.