Publishing Rights Manager Requirements, Skills & Qualifications

The following common skills and qualifications are required of a Publishing Rights Manager:

  • Degree in publishing or publishing studies or other relevant discipline
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Commercial awareness
  • Negotiation skills
  • Excellent sales technique
  • Team working skills
  • Time management skills and experience of working to deadlines
  • A meticulous and methodical approach
  • Ability to persuade and influence.
  • Ability to identify and utilise opportunities
  • Enthusiasm (for promoting titles)
  • Administrative and organisational skills
  • Capacity to prioritise and manage your own workload

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Publishing Rights Manager skill, qualifications and experience. Job requirements for specific Publishing Rights Manager roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.