Literary Assistant

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Creative Artists Agency Full time

About the Role

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Assistant to support our Literary Agents in the Film and Television Operations department. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for books, reading, and the film and television industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a busy diary and contacts lists, travel booking, scheduling, and expenses.
  • Log deals on behalf of the Literary Agents.
  • Manage multiple databases, from publication to rights.
  • Liaise with our Business Affairs and Accounts departments to track payments and contracts, and raise invoices.
  • Read and comment on new material and submissions, and manage incoming submissions.
  • Deal with enquiries about rights.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for client enquiries by telephone and email.
  • Field phone calls and emails for the Agents.
  • Correspondence drafting.

Requirements

  • A passion for books/reading, watching films and television, and a keen interest in developing a career in the publishing or film and television industries.
  • Interest in other types of media, such as podcasts, visual arts, and the ability to identify trends.
  • Solid administrative experience.
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to take ownership of tasks and prioritise workload to meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Previous experience with Outlook and other MS Office programmes.
  • Additional language skills are desirable but not essential.

About CAA

Creative Artists Agency is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and creating a workplace culture in which diversity and inclusion is valued and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.



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