The Consumer Products division of Hasbro European Services provides services for the licensing business of Hasbro International Inc. (HII). We are currently recruiting for this position, based in Capper Street, London with a hybrid working pattern.

Position: Manager Publishing

Location: London, UK

Position: Full time, permanent contract

As Publishing Manager EMEA working within the Global Publishing Team, you will develop and lead relationships with designated publishing licensees that will produce publishing content (books, magazines, audio, digital, etc.) utilizing Hasbro-owned intellectual property to generate revenue and expand brand awareness. You will also contribute to the creation and review of original stories and new intellectual properties. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a portfolio of brands spanning all ages and targets, from Peppa Pig to Dungeons & Dragons, across multiple languages and territories.

A day in the life as a Manager for Publishing…

• Optimize Hasbro’s publishing business by developing designated accounts and prospecting new potential licensees
• Lead the strategy for designated markets/category/brands
• Negotiate new publishing deals and renewals of publishing deals; draft the paperwork and work with contract and legal teams to ensure full execution of the contracts
• Ensure execution of all contractual obligations, product & packaging development, awareness of all brand information and development, ongoing support and direction to license through frequent written, oral and on-site communication
• Work with Product Development Specialists to ensure development of compelling and quality products while maintaining a timeline for creative approvals
• Support our publishers by securing and disseminating creative assets for product and marketing needs of publishing partners
• Coordinate with publishers and Hasbro Finance department to ensure timely delivery of financial documents and royalty payments
• Collaborate with local Licensing and Brand teams to build strong marketing and retail plans in order to deliver consistent consumer/retail execution and optimize the publishing business.
• Keep current with industry trends and developments
• Travel to key accounts and trade shows within the territory & internationally
• With Global Publishing Team, assist in setting the strategy and vision for publishing (print & digital)

What you'll bring...

• Bachelors degree in English, Marketing, Media/Communications or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years in publishing.
• Subsidiary rights / content sales / licensing background or familiarity is a strong plus!
• Experience with complex project management involving multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with creative staff to develop new product ideas.
• Curiosity and willingness to embrace newness and dive into unknown territories
• Retail knowledge helpful (e.g. mass, trade bookstores, grocery, drug, specialty).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and negotiation capabilities.
• Strong business acumen
• Experience working with various territories and juggling simultaneously a multitude of projects
• Creative and strategic thinker.
• Ability to influence and facilitate agreement between internal and external business partners, including creative staff, brand leaders, and approval coordinators.
• Fluency in another European language is a plus