Kiley Venables
About Kiley Venables
Kiley Venables is a Rights Coordinator at University of Toronto Press, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in negotiating subsidiary rights contracts and has a background in publishing and customer service.
Work at University of Toronto Press
Kiley Venables has been employed at University of Toronto Press since 2019, initially serving as an Editorial Assistant before advancing to the role of Rights Coordinator. In this position, she has played a significant role in increasing rights revenue through strategic identification and pitching of rights opportunities. Venables has reorganized the rights department tracking systems to enhance operational efficiency. She also manages invoicing, tracking, and recording of advances and royalty payments, ensuring smooth financial operations within the department. Additionally, she collaborates with various departments to arrange the press's presence at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Education and Expertise
Kiley Venables holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature from the University of Toronto, which she completed from 2013 to 2017. She furthered her education at Ryerson University - G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, where she earned a Graduate Certificate in Publishing from 2017 to 2021. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her roles within the publishing industry, particularly in rights management and editorial functions.
Background
Before her tenure at University of Toronto Press, Kiley Venables worked at The Minto Group as a Resident Service Coordinator for four months in 2016. She also gained experience as an Editorial Intern at Penguin Random House Canada in 2018 for three months. In addition to her publishing roles, she has been a Customer Experience Representative at Indigo since 2016, where she has developed customer service skills that complement her publishing career.
Achievements
During her time at University of Toronto Press, Kiley Venables has successfully increased rights revenue annually through her strategic efforts. She has also reorganized the rights department's tracking systems, which has led to improved efficiency in operations. Her expertise in negotiating subsidiary rights contracts ensures that the press secures favorable terms, contributing to the overall success of the organization.