Closing date: 4th November 2024 We are seeking a highly motivated, organised, and enthusiastic assistant to an international rights literary agent in our London Literary department. The Books team in London is a dynamic and collaborative group of agents and assistants, whose various remits include Primary Agenting and the sale of International Rights.The ideal candidate will be an avid reader who is passionate about books, with a strong interest in international publishing and the global entertainment industry. This role will have a particular focus on translation rights, so previous experience in a Foreign Rights department or similar is desirable. Language skills are desirable but not essential. ResponsibilitiesDuties include but are not limited to:Assisting with the preparation of submissions; logging deals in our system; tracking contracts, payments, and royalties; and generating reports, lists, and timetables.Reading manuscripts and book proposals for all genres, for both UK and US authors, and producing concise reading reports for the International Rights department, with a specific aim to give feedback about their international scope.Liaising with clients, publishers, and internal colleagues, maintaining good relationships and open communication.Updating and maintaining key department databases.Assisting with the preparation of Frankfurt, London, and Bologna Book Fairs, as well as other business trips.Paying attention to trends in international markets and reporting ..... full job details .....