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Assistant to Literary Agent (Translation Rights)

Reporting To: Agnes Rigou Department: Books Location: London THE AGENCY Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is a leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in film, television, music, theatre, sports, digital media, publishing...

London Creative Artists Agency ref: (Ref_28835) 16 hours ago

Job Sector	Literary Agent
Job Type	Agent’s Assistant
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Skills	Must have a keen interest to develop a career in the publishing industry, a passion for books and reading, particularly commercial non-fiction, as well as an interest in pop culture; An understanding of illustrated publishing is desirable; Ability to identify emerging trends within publishing and associated industries e.g. media such as podcasts, film, TV, social media and the visual arts; Must have proven administrative experience; Relevant previous experience within the publishing industry, either in Rights, Editorial or Marketing and Publicity is desirable; Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to remain composed and efficient under pressure; Proactive and problem-solving attitude, with an ability to effectively prioritise and work to deadlines within a fast-paced environment; Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels, with a solid understanding of confidentiality requirements around high-profile clients; Attention to detail; Ability to work off own initiative and take ownership of tasks and responsibilities; Must be a team player who contributes fully to the team effort and plays an integral part in the smooth running of the department; Tech-savvy and fully proficient in the Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; Additional language skills are desirable but not essential.