Literary agency assistant

5 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Zeno Agency Ltd Full time

Closing date: 11th July 2024

Salary: Starting salary will be £24,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the close-knit team at Zeno Agency Ltd as their new agency assistant.

Zeno Agency Ltd is a leading London-based literary agency with a focus on Science Fiction, Fantasy. We represent a wide range of clients including Sunday Times bestsellers, award winners and notable estates. Authors we work with include; Ben Aaronovitch, Brandon Sanderson, Travis Baldree, Aliette de Bodard, William Gibson, Charlaine Harris, Grady Hendrix, Silvia Moreno-Garcia.

This is an entry-level position and applicants from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The assistant will support colleagues across all aspects of agency business, with a specific focus on the selling of client's translation rights. This is a great chance to learn the inner workings of the agenting business with an eye to building a long term career.

Flexible working is part of the position, but the job will require at least two days a week in our office in Primrose Hill on an ad hoc basis.

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