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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Literary Manager to join our dynamic team in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry. As a Literary Manager, you will play a pivotal role in discovering, nurturing, and representing writers, screenwriters, and playwrights. Your primary responsibility will be to guide clients’ careers, connect them with opportunities, and manage the business aspects of their creative work. You will work closely with agents, producers, publishers, and studios to secure deals, negotiate contracts, and ensure that your clients’ interests are well represented.
A successful Literary Manager is passionate about literature and storytelling, possesses a keen eye for talent, and has a deep understanding of the entertainment and publishing industries. You will be expected to scout for new voices, provide feedback on manuscripts or scripts, and help clients develop their projects to meet market demands. Building and maintaining strong relationships with industry professionals is essential, as is staying informed about current trends and emerging opportunities in film, television, theater, and publishing.
Your role will also involve strategic career planning, helping clients make informed decisions about which projects to pursue and how to position themselves in a competitive market. You will handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, contract management, and royalty tracking, ensuring that all business dealings are conducted ethically and efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, a strong network within the literary and entertainment communities, and a proven track record of managing creative talent. You should be organized, proactive, and able to juggle multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in talent management, publishing, or entertainment law is highly desirable.
If you are passionate about supporting writers and helping them achieve their creative and professional goals, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Literary Manager.
Responsibilities
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- Represent writers, screenwriters, and playwrights.
- Negotiate contracts and secure deals for clients.
- Provide career guidance and strategic advice.
- Review and provide feedback on manuscripts and scripts.
- Build and maintain industry relationships.
- Track royalties and manage administrative tasks.
- Stay informed about industry trends and opportunities.
- Coordinate with agents, publishers, and producers.
- Promote clients and their work to potential buyers.
- Assist clients in project development and positioning.
- Ensure ethical and efficient business practices.
Requirements
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- Experience in talent management, publishing, or entertainment.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to identify and nurture creative talent.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Knowledge of contract law and intellectual property rights.
- Established network within the literary or entertainment industry.
- Passion for literature and storytelling.
- Proficiency in project management tools.
- Attention to detail and ethical business conduct.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have managing writers or creative talent?
- How do you scout and evaluate new literary talent?
- Describe a successful deal you negotiated for a client.
- How do you stay updated on industry trends?
- What is your approach to career planning for clients?
- How do you handle conflicts between clients and publishers or producers?
- What administrative tools do you use to manage your workload?
- How do you provide constructive feedback to writers?
- Describe your network within the literary or entertainment industry.
- What motivates you to work as a Literary Manager?
