Literary Assistant for International Rights Agent

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Endeavor Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized assistant to support our international rights literary agent in our London Literary department.

The ideal candidate will be an avid reader with a strong interest in international publishing and the global entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of submissions, logging deals, tracking contracts, payments, and royalties, and generating reports, lists, and timetables.
  • Read manuscripts and book proposals for all genres, producing concise reading reports for the International Rights department.
  • Liaise with clients, publishers, and internal colleagues, maintaining good relationships and open communication.
  • Update and maintain key department databases.
  • Assist with the preparation of book fairs and other business trips.
  • Provide proactive support to the agent, including diary management, travel arrangements, and answering phones.

Requirements

  • A huge passion for reading and a strong interest in global publishing and entertainment.
  • Great attention to detail and the ability to work to a high standard while managing a high volume of information.
  • A willingness to learn quickly and a hard-working attitude compatible with a fast-paced environment.
  • A genuine team-player who is reliable, can take initiative, and solve problems.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • A clear understanding of the importance of excellent client service and absolute discretion.

About Us

Endeavor is a leading entertainment talent agency representing artists and content creators across all media platforms. Our London Literary department is a dynamic and collaborative group of agents and assistants dedicated to selling translation rights for clients' books in over 50 languages around the globe.

We strive to reflect the world's diverse voices and are an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.



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