San Diego (in person)​

Salary: $38-42K

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Kelly Sonnack, Executive Literary Agent, is seeking a bright, highly motivated and organized assistant with strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in the world of children's books (including picture books and visual storytelling) and the publishing industry and is looking for a support role in publishing. Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a tight two-person team.

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This is an entry-level, full-time position based in San Diego. Health insurance is provided.

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Key responsibilities:

- The Agent Assistant will support the Executive Agent in all areas including managing and scheduling meetings and monitoring and organizing email.

- Proficiency with programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe is essential.

- Reading, assessing, and reporting on manuscripts.

- Tracking client materials and submissions.

- Corresponding directly with clients and publishing colleagues.

- Handling invoicing and tracking payments and keeping client payments up to date.

- Database management including updating and managing databases and logs, including using Trello and Airtable.

- Website management and editing.

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Using the subject line "Application for Agent Assistant position," send your resume, a cover letter, and a list of your ten favorite children's books to Kelly Sonnack at kelly@andreabrownlit.com. Your resume should include a link to your LinkedIn profile. In your cover letter, please elaborate on why this position appeals to you.

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You will get confirmation that your application materials were received if you correctly submitted them.

 

Please do not email or call to follow up.

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