Agents’ Assistant

Job description

Responsibilities will include:
• Reading and reporting on submissions
• Producing editorial notes on manuscripts
• Database and schedule management
• Author care
• Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts
• Providing full administrative support
• Occasional office management duties

This role will be based in our London office with office attendance of 3 days a week minimum. The successful applicant would need to start on Monday June 9th.

In order to apply, we would like you to send a CV and answers (maximum 250 words each) to the questions below:
• Why would you like to work at A.M. Heath?
• Tell us about a book you read recently and why you liked – or didn’t like – it.
• Please tell us about any editorial or administrative experience you have acquired

We’d love it if you had…

A.M. Heath are seeking an enthusiastic, hard-working and organised person to support three agents in their representation of authors and estates. Our ideal candidate will be organised, resourceful, intuitive, and have a great editorial eye. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. Previous publishing experience is not necessary, but a keen interest in books with a commercial focus is a must. The successful applicant will be someone who reads across a wide range of genres.