We are looking for an assistant to help with the administration and smooth running of the agency.
Hardman & Swainson LLP is a literary agency currently comprising three agents: Caroline Hardman, Joanna Swainson, and Hannah Ferguson, with Rights Director Hana Murrell. We represent a diverse range of authors across the spectrum of genres in both fiction and non-fiction and sell their literary and film rights throughout the world.
This is a varied job which offers experience in all aspects of literary management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. General office duties
2. Tracking contracts and assisting with royalties
3. Assisting the Rights Director with translation rights
4. Keeping the website up to date
5. Managing the agency's social media
6. Managing submissions
7. Liaising with publishers and authors where appropriate
8. Reading manuscripts and providing feedback to agents
To succeed in this role, you must have excellent written English, the ability to communicate and converse at all levels, work methodically within time constraints, and at times with minimal supervision. You should be able to learn new systems/software quickly, prioritize tasks, and work cooperatively as a member of our small team.
Remuneration: £26,000 pa
Working hours: 9.30-17.30 Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.
Location: At our office in Somerset House for a minimum of three days a week, with the other two days either in the office or at home.
Start date: ASAP
Please send a cover letter, including one short paragraph about the last three books you enjoyed and why, and your CV to joanna@hardmanswainson.com. Deadline: 2 December.
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