Are you passionate about the world of publishing and have a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a varied, fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Asset Management team as a Content Management Assistant!

DK is the leading publisher in non-fiction illustrated works. We aim to move the world forward, one book at a time, by championing new thinking and creativity and putting the customer at the forefront of what we do.

As a Content Management Assistant, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of content partner selections and submissions for external sales. You will work closely with DK creative teams and our external partners, coordinating and supporting the Content Operations Manager as required. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage keywording workflow with outsourcer and budget handling.
• Upload and report on content partner usage KPIs
• Update and maintain rights & restrictions
• Metadata and rights updates on systems with Content Operations Manager
• Pulling content together for DK and external sales requests
• Support and cover for Sales, Marketing and IPL requests
• Provide technical support to creative teams on asset management systems and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with copyright laws and licensing agreements when using third-party assets.
• Ad hoc tasks/requests
• As business need evolves, responsibilities may be broadened/flexible to take into account other business areas

Skills & Behaviours:

• Previous experience in administration is essential.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with copyright laws and licensing agreements is a plus.

To apply, please submit your most recent CV and cover letter. 
Salary: £27,000

Closing date for applications: 29 January 2024

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Summer hours

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

About our Company: 

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW11 7BW 

Job ID: 267132