Book Scouting Specialist
6 days ago
We are seeking a skilled Book Scouting Specialist to join our team at BookBrunch Limited. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with international publishers and scout for top fiction, non-fiction, and children's books from the UK, US, and international markets.
The ideal candidate should have good judgment, excellent communication skills in English, and experience in administration. A particular interest in translation rights and international markets is an advantage, as well as knowledge of European foreign languages.
This is a full-time position starting immediately, with the possibility of working from home and attending regular team days and company get-togethers. The salary for this role is £22-24k per annum, depending on experience.
Benefits include flexible working hours, a pension scheme, eye care voucher scheme, Cycle to Work voucher scheme, and an allowance for setting up a home-working station. We strive to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Assisting with producing and editing book reports and inputting corrections
- Entering key information onto our database and writing clear copy for our book reports
- Following industry news and social media to find information on authors, deals, personnel moves, and other key industry information
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