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| Company Name: | SUSANNA LEA ASSOCIATES |
| Description: | Susanna Lea Associates is a boutique literary agency with offices in New York, Paris, and London, focused on representing books with international appeal. We are seeking a part-time intern for the spring, with a commitment of 2-3 days per week (schedule is flexible). The internship is compensated with a $200/week stipend. This internship will offer the right candidate exposure to the publishing industry from the perspective of an international literary agency. Our New York office is small, so our interns have the opportunity to be involved with many aspects of the business, including manuscript review and development, as well as contract negotiations. You’ll read a lot, write a lot, and learn a lot about the publishing industry, with an emphasis on foreign rights.
Proficiency in foreign languages is not essential but highly valued, particularly French. Responsibilities may include: -reading and responding to solicited and unsolicited book proposals -editing/copyediting commissioned translations -helping to prepare manuscripts for submission to publishers (includes creating pitch letters, researching publishers, editing manuscripts, and providing feedback for authors) -updating our agency's social media accounts with engaging content -scheduling agent meetings for international book fairs -general office and administrative work as needed We will be in the office on a part-time basis this spring, but the internship can be fully remote. Please note that the intern must be a U.S. citizen. Start and end dates flexible, February through May 2023. About SLA: Created in 2000, Susanna Lea Associates has offices in Paris, New York, and London. Focusing on a small number of authors and projects, we are content managers. Our aim is to work in close collaboration with authors and publishers in order to maximize the potential of each project both domestically and in translation—in print, audio, and digital media—and, when applicable, for audiovisual adaptations. www.susannalea.com |
| Length of Internship: | Feb 6-May 31, dates flexible |
| Location: | New York, NY or remote |
| Payment: | $200/week stipend |
| How To Apply For This Internship: | Please send a resume and cover letter to Neyla Downs at ndowns@susannalea.com. |
