Copyright and Licensing Assistant – Administrative Division

Copyright and Licensing Management
1. Support the coordination and administration of copyright and licensing for all IMO sales publications, encompassing language editions and co-publishing ventures, ensuring adherence to technical and security specifications.
2. Support  regular reviews and analyses of rights and licensing queries, identify issues, and propose corrective and preventive measures.
3. Assist supervisor with negotiations and drafting of agreements and contract extensions, and conduct royalty statement reviews.
4. Provide rights management training to team members.

Business Development
5. Draft and support the implementation of standard operating procedures relevant to the role and associated areas of rights and licensing.
6. Support the building and maintenance of relationships within the publishing community, including rights and licensing service providers.
7. Support the formulation of strategic recommendations for rights and licensing of IMO sales publications.
8. Contribute to the development of distribution strategies for IMO sales publications across various platforms including licensing arrangements with providers of solutions for the maritime industry.

Innovation
9. Keeping abreast of rights and licensing trends, and technologies and support senior members in the team in formulating advise to management on innovative solutions such as subscription models and tailored licensing agreements to maximize revenue potential.
10. Prepare statistical analyses and reports on rights and licensing activities and propose recommendations for improving the business practices.

Sales and Marketing Activities
11. Support the implementation of initiatives to promote IMO’s sales products to a global audience, leveraging both digital platforms and in-person demonstrations to maximize reach and impact.
12. Assist in managing relationships with distributors.
13. Participate, with other sales team members, in responding to enquiries and customer assistance requests via the sales email account and/or by phone.
14. Provide support across the Publishing Service, stepping in as needed to ensure continuity of operations.