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| Title: | Literary Assistant |
| Description: | We are looking for a self-starter and multitasker with excellent communication skills and an upbeat attitude to assist Patrice Caldwell, Literary Agent at New Leaf Literary & Media.
Daily tasks and general assistant duties include but aren’t limited to: - Provide various client-care related assistance (events, blurbs, etc.) - Read and evaluate manuscripts, proposals, query letters, and other written materials in a timely, deadline-oriented manner. - Review and draft materials such as reports, statements, agreements, letters, marketing materials for clients, and other documents. - Manage the client welcome and onboard process, the client production schedule, and rights guides as well as update company databases with relevant client materials. - Assist in research and development opportunities for clients - Liaise with various publishing and entertainment industry professionals and communicate with different departments within New Leaf Literary & Media including film/tv, foreign, marketing, accounting, and contracts. - Maintain polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail. - Provide real-time scheduling support by booking appointments and preventing conflicts, including making reservations as necessary. - Attend calls and virtual meetings to take notes, track action items / tasks, and handle follow up with appropriate parties. - Anticipate the needs of others in order to ensure a seamless and positive experience. Compensation: - A salary of $58,500 (payroll is run twice monthly) - Health Benefits - Retirement Benefits - 401k (with 3% company match) - Annual Bonus at the discretion of management and is determined by a myriad of factors, including but not limited to the execution of the responsibilities listed above, representation of the company in the industry and when interacting with clients, as well as the results of scheduled review meetings. Work Schedule includes: Summer Fridays 10 PTO days per year (ie - personal, vacation, etc) 40 additional hours of paid SSL (Safe and Sick Leave) per year Paid holiday time includes: Ø New Year’s Day (1/1) Ø Martin Luther King Day Ø President’s Day Ø Easter Monday Ø Memorial Day Ø Juneteenth (6/19) Ø Independence Day (7/4) Ø Labor Day Ø Wednesday before Thanksgiving Ø Thanksgiving Day Ø Friday after Thanksgiving Ø The day prior to Christmas Eve Ø Christmas Eve Ø Christmas Day Ø December 26th through December 30th Ø New Year’s Eve Note: Unused accrued PTO must be used within the year accrued. They will not carry over to the next year nor can they be encashed at the end of the year or be paid upon termination or resignation. SSL, however, is independently allotted by our company from your PTO, and also up to 40 hours of it may be carried over from one year to the next. Also note that during the pandemic, any time off needed for Covid-19 related reasons (whether you become ill or must become a caregiver for another) will not count toward PTO. |
| Requirements: | - Exceptional interpersonal and communication manner and skills (verbal and written)
- A sense of ownership and a drive to evolve in the role, treating each meeting, client interaction, etc. as an opportunity to learn and gain new skills. - Resourcefulness and an ability to bring past experience to bear on new situations to support the overall client list and goals. - Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of anticipating needs and requests before they arise. - Superlative organizational and prioritizing skills, being both attentive to details and proficient at multitasking. - Positive, go-getter and flexible attitude, capable of working well both collaboratively with colleagues of all levels as well as independently with an aptitude for problem solving. - Experience working with confidential information showing track record of trustworthiness and responsibility. - Superior computer skills (including proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs) a must. - Experience working in book publishing is a plus. Patrice is looking for someone who is enthusiastic about pursuing a career as a literary agent and who is passionate about the clients she works with. She’s committed to supporting the successful candidate’s development and growth within the agency. |
| Company: | NEW LEAF LITERARY & MEDIA, INC. |
| Short Description: | New Leaf Literary & Media is a full service representation firm with a passionate focus on building our clients’ careers. |
| Location: | Remote or in person is possible |
| How To Apply For This Job: | If qualified and interested please send an email to pcaldwell@newleafliterary.com with the subject line "Assistant Position | [YOUR NAME]" including your resume and cover letter as email attachments and any other information about you and your background that you consider relevant. |
| Date Posted: | 2/16/2022 (Ongoing Job Posting) |
