Senior Manager, Publishing

Global Brand Licensing & Publishing is actively seeking a Senior Publishing Manager for the territories of EMEA. As the Senior Publishing Manager, you will lead in the development and management of licensing relationships with designated publishing licensees that will produce
books and other publishing content (trade, comics, audio, digital, etc.) utilizing Hasbro-owned trademarks and brands to generate revenue and expand brand awareness. You will also lead the creative development of new product ideas. This position will be based in Hasbro's office in London, and reports to the Global Director Publishing Licensed Consumer Products.
Key Responsibilities

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ptimize Hasbro's publishing business in the territory by developing designated accounts and prospecting new potential licensees
-With Global Publishing Team, set strategy and vision for publishing (print, audio & digital) for the EMEA markets
-Manage a team of two publishing managers
-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 and maintain timeline for creative approvals
-Liaise with internal (Creative Services, Brand teams, Franchise Marketing team) and external groups (publishers) to secure and disseminate creative assets for product and marketing needs of publishing partners
-Liaise with publishers and Hasbro Finance department to ensure timely delivery of financial documents and royalty payments
-Liaise with local Licensing and Brand teams to leverage strong marketing 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

Education, knowledge and experience required

-Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, or Media/Communications
-Minimum of 5 years in publishing, preferably licensed publishing
-Experience in audio book business would be a strong plus
-Experience working with creative staff to develop new product ideas
-Experience working with various territories
-Retail knowledge helpful, i.e. mass, trade bookstores, grocery, drug, specialty

Skills required

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Strong organizational capabilities
-Strong Presentation and Negotiation skills
-Bilingual or Multilingual
-Creative & Strategic thinker
-Ability to influence and facilitate agreement between internal and external business partners, including creative staff, brand liaisons, approval coordinators
Our Values

-Be legendary: practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness.
-Build a well-rounded crew: inclusivity and diversity in both our teams and games.
-Delve into dungeons: embrace challenges with openness and creativity.
-Don't split the party: agree or disagree but commit. Collaborate and have respect for each other.
-It takes a multiverse: we are driven by the lifelong satisfaction of our fans.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.

Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, or Media/Communications
-Minimum of 5 years in publishing, preferably licensed publishing
-Experience in audio book business would be a strong plus
-Experience working with creative staff to develop new product ideas
-Experience working with various territories
-Retail knowledge helpful, i.e. mass, trade bookstores, grocery, drug, specialty

Skills required

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
-Strong organizational capabilities
-Strong Presentation and Negotiation skills
-Bilingual or Multilingual
-Creative & Strategic thinker
-Ability to influence and facilitate agreement between internal and external business partners, including creative staff, brand liaisons, approval coordinators
Our Values

Be legendary: practice excellence, improve on our legacy, create awesomeness.
-Build a well-rounded crew: inclusivity and diversity in both our teams and games.
-Delve into dungeons: embrace challenges with openness and creativity.
-Don't split the party: agree or disagree but commit. Collaborate and have respect for each other.
-It takes a multiverse: we are driven by the lifelong satisfaction of our fans.

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.