Assistant Copyright - Random House Job

Assistant Copyright Random House

Founded in 1925 Random House is the proud publishing house of the worlds most acclaimed storytellers thought leaders and innovators. Our host of imprintsincluding Ballantine Bantam Broadway Crown Currency Convergent Delacorte Del Rey The Dial Press Forum Hogarth Image The Modern Library One World Random House Three Rivers Press and Tim Duggan Bookspublish original fiction and nonfiction in all formats with the mission to entertain educate and inspire readers for generations.

We are currently seeking an Assistant to support the Random House Copyright Department. Reporting to the Senior Administrator Copyrights the Assistant is responsible for processing copyright registration applications approving copyright pages securing permission clearances interpreting contracts maintaining book files and assists department with other duties as requested.

Responsibilities include:

• Analysis of thirdparty text usage within the Companys publications and if necessary obtains and/or assists with permission clearances.
• Applies for copyright registrations and corresponds with the Copyright Office located in Washington D.C. on matters relating to copyright registrations.
• Checks copyright notices and acknowledgements in the Companys publications (prior to publication) for conformity with the terms of the author contract and thirdparty permission agreements.
• Scans and files copyright registration certificates.
• Maintains personal and/or departmental files.
• Performs detailed research as necessary.
• Works closely with other departments within the Company
• Updates the Company database with information about newly published titles as well as amending existing entries as necessary
• Develops effective systems to ensure an efficient office environment and timely work flow.
• Works closely with Director to create and implement departmental policies.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills
• A selfstarter with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• PC proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented and able to prioritize workload & handle tight deadlines
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Prior publishing experience preferably in copyright a plus but not required

Penguin Random House is the leading adult and childrens publishing house in North America the United Kingdom and many other regions around the world. In publishing the best books in every genre and subject for all ages we are committed to quality excellence in and innovation throughout the entire publishing process: editorial design marketing publicity sales production and distribution. Our vibrant and diverse international community of nearly 250 publishing brands and imprints include Ballantine Bantam Dell Berkley Clarkson Potter Crown DK Doubleday Dutton Grosset & Dunlap Little Golden Books Knopf Modern Library Pantheon Penguin Books Penguin Press Penguin Random House Audio Penguin Young Readers Portfolio Puffin Putnam Random House Random House Childrens Books Riverhead Ten Speed Press Viking and Vintage among others. More information can be found athttp:// Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex sexual orientation gender identity disability or protected veteran status.

Company:Penguin Random House LLC

Country:United States of America

State/Region:New York

City: New York

Postal Code:10019

Job ID:33036