Description

Verve Talent & Literary Agency is seeking an assistant to support a literary agent and Team Lead of IP/Publishing. On the book publishing side, this agent specializes in memoir, narrative nonfiction, journalism and select children’s books, as well as overseeing the book-to-screen/adaptation strategy for the entire Verve library. This is a great opportunity for someone to not only learn about trade publishing but to see how publishing intersects with other aspects of the entertainment industry. We are looking for someone comfortable with a high-volume work environment who is deeply curious, already engaged in the publishing/Hollywood industry, and interested in growing in this position. Avid readers are a must, a commitment to helping stories become books and books becoming movies and TV shows is required.

Verve is a premier talent agency providing global representation for clients across film, television, unscripted, publishing, digital, branding, and media rights. Founded in 2010, the agency prides itself on discovering the most exciting new voices in entertainment and guiding the careers of some of the most sought-after storytellers in the world. Verve clients have been recognized by the Academy Awards, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize. Continually disrupting an industry with its innovation and ability to be reflective of an ever-changing landscape, Verve’s client-first approach provides unparalleled service, influence and career-building with a passion matched only by that of their clients

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support, including phones, scheduling, expenses, bookings, and general desk duties
• Evaluate queries, read submissions, and write reader reports
• Assist in developing existing projects into submission-ready proposals and manuscripts
• Draft pitch letters and track submissions to publishers, producers and buyers.
• Track contracts and payments
• Engage with clients, editors, producers, scouts, external agents and managers, and colleagues throughout the sales process
• Track bestsellers, industry news, and publishing trends
• With the Agent, actively liaise with the rest of the team and NY and LA offices

Requirements

• BA/BS from an accredited University or College or equivalent work experience required
• 1 year of experience working as an assistant in the entertainment industry preferred
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Solution-oriented, extremely organized, and the ability to think strategically
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a high-volume setting
• Keen interest in books, TV and films, and how they get made
• Detail-oriented and extremely organized
• Team-oriented