diff --git a/.github/workflows/release_flow.yml b/.github/workflows/release_flow.yml
index 8174ce57..3497f4e8 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/release_flow.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/release_flow.yml
@@ -21,6 +21,8 @@ jobs:
 
   buildassets:
     name: Build packages
+    permissions:
+      contents: write # required so the reusable workflow can attach release assets
     uses: ./.github/workflows/build_assets.yml
     with:
       release: true