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Literary Assistant
Confidential - New York, NY
Major entertainment agency with offices in Los Angeles & New York is seeking a highly motivated, rockstar assistant for the Head of the Book Division in its New York office. The desk is high volume and will require an assistant well-versed in rolling calls, scheduling, coordinating clients' schedules, sending submissions, and coverage/analysis of material. Familiarity with Outlook and Excel are a must, as is a good understanding of professional phone etiquette. Must be highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work well individually with minimal instruction, and as part of a team. Publishing experience is not required for this desk, and this is a true opportunity for those who want to learn how to operate at a high level in an agency environment.
This is not a starter desk, one year of previous desk experience required.
Desire to become an agent preferred.
Qualifications and Skills:
· College Degree
· 1-3 years of related professional experience
· Must have strong oral and written communication skills, as well as strong analytical and marketing skills
· Experience with all Microsoft programs
· Ability to work without supervision
Employment Type:
· Full-Time, Non-Exempt Employee
Benefits:
· Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage, FSA, 401k