Eccles Fisher Associates: UK Literary Scout - maternity cover

BookBrunch Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Eccles Fisher Associates is seeking a UK Literary Scout for maternity cover in their central London office. The role demands a dynamic individual with strong publishing experience and industry connections, responsible for scouting across international markets and managing client relations. The position starts in early February and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least three years' publishing experience.
• Existing London contacts desirable.
• Additional language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Active scouting in UK, Australian, and Canadian markets.
• Managing client relations and tracking submissions.
• Reading, writing, and sending out readers' reports.

Skills

Organisation

Self-motivation

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Eccles Fisher Associates: UK Literary Scout - maternity cover

As international literary scouts, we look for the best in fiction and non-fiction to be published in English, as well as in other major languages, on behalf of our international publishing and film & TV clients

As international literary scouts, we look for the best in fiction and non-fiction to be published in English, as well as in other major languages, on behalf of our international publishing and film & TV clients

Eccles Fisher Associates is looking for a dynamic, hard-working person to join its UK scouting team as maternity cover, working from its lively central London office.

This is a linchpin role which will involve active scouting in the UK, Australian and Canadian markets as well as essential tasks such as looking after clients, tracking submissions, reading, writing and sending out reader’s reports, overseeing office systems and book fair scheduling.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years' publishing experience and some existing London contacts. They will be organised, self-motivated and outgoing, with a solid understanding of how relevant aspects (agenting, foreign rights selling and editorial) of the publishing industry work. They will be a flexible team player, able to adapt to a fast-paced working environment. An additional language is a bonus, as is familiarity with Bradbury Phillips.

This is a full-time maternity cover role and the salary is market competitive and relative to experience. The successful candidate would begin working with us in early February.

Please send a CV and covering letter to [e-mail] by 2 December.