International Rights Associate

Job description

Department Press Books Contracts And Intellectual Property About the Department: Since its origins in 1890, the University of Chicago Press has embraced as its mission the obligation to disseminate scholarship of the highest standard and to publish serious works that promote education, foster public understanding, and enrich cultural life. Through our books and journals, we seek not only to advance scholarly conversation within and across traditional disciplines but, in keeping with the University of Chicago's experimental tradition, to help define new areas of knowledge and intellectual endeavor. Job Summary: The International Rights Associate in the Books Division of the University of Chicago Press reports to the International Rights Manager and supports the licensing of translation rights and English-language reprint rights for Press books as part of the Intellectual Property Department. These activities enhance the global presence and impact of the Press and its authors and contribute to the Press’s income. Depending on experience and skills, the International Rights Associate may focus on specific languages and territories. The position is based on the University of Chicago’s...