Description
Job Title: Rights Administrator – Temporary Part-Time (maternity leave cover, 29 hours/week)
Department: Rights
Term: August 3, 2026 through January 31, 2027
About New Harbinger Publications (NHP): Throughout our fifty-year history, New Harbinger Publications has honed a reputation as the preeminent publisher of self-help mental health resources. From the outset, our aim has been to publish books that are accessible, substantive, evidence-based, and, above all, useful. We are an employee-owned company and offer a generous benefits program.
At NHP, we believe:
That people who live with mental illness are full and valued members of the human family, and that we must end the stigma against mental illness.
That health care and mental health care are human rights.
In science and proven-effective, evidence-based treatments that help alleviate suffering and promote personal growth, joy, and well-being.
In the pursuit of spiritual fulfillment and knowledge that deepens our sense of meaning, love, and compassion.
In the power of a healthy, diverse community.
In equal rights and equal treatment for all genders, all religious or spiritual traditions, all ethnicities, cultures, and races, LGBTQIA and genderqueer communities, and all levels of mental and physical ability.
In equal pay for equal work among all genders and races.
In a commitment to truth, integrity, and avoiding harm to others.
In equal access to education, knowledge, and self-improvement, regardless of socioeconomic level.
In taking responsibility for our environmental impact and a sustainable future.
Position Summary: The temporary part-time Rights Administrator will support New Harbinger's Rights Team with administrative duties, which will include but are not limited to:
- Update and maintain records for all foreign rights transactions.
- Send marketing email blasts for new releases to clients (foreign agents and publishers) each month.
- Respond to rights inquiries from clients and authors.
- Prepare new rights contracts.
- Prepare invoices for incoming rights income, including royalty statements and design fees.
- Manage copyright infringement takedown notices.
- Investigate overdue payments and contact clients for income due.
- Digitally file and upload contracts to Sharepoint.
- Assist with conference prep and in-house support while other team members are traveling.
- Maintain excellent communication and customer service with the foreign market.
- Complete special projects as needed. This may include but is not limited to research projects and managing rights requests from clients, other departments, or authors.
Education, experience, and skills:
- At least two years of experience in an administrative/office setting.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and manage time effectively. - Be able to work independently and within a team environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Office 365 and Excel in particular.
- Interest in the book publishing industry and/or psychology is a plus.
- Experience using Acumen a plus, but not required (training will be provided).
Remote and hybrid candidates will be considered. Employees must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
Travel: None.
Work environment and physical demands: This position is based in Oakland, CA, but both fully remote and hybrid candidates will be considered. If hybrid, the role may occasionally require moving or lifting packages weighing up to 20lbs (though usually much less). Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory responsibilities: None.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is $25 per hour.
New Harbinger Publications, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
To Apply:
Along with uploding your resume, please explain in 3-5 sentences what interests you about this position and/or New Harbinger Publications, and why you are qualified. Alternatively, you may upload a separate cover letter.
