Literary assistant to literary manager / managing partner

Closing date: 12th August 2025
Salary: £31,000 - £38,000 depending on experience

Champion writers and directors in this assistant role for someone with strong organisational skills and a love of film, television, theatre and literature.

Management and production company 42 are seeking an assistant to a Literary Manager/ Managing Partner representing writers and directors.

Excellent communication, administrative and organisational skills required, as is a passionate interest in film, television, theatre and literature.

Prior experience working in a talent management company is essential. There is much scope to grow in the role for the right person.


Main responsibilities

• Responding to queries for and on behalf of clients, and assisting clients, as required.
• Full administrative support including diary management where applicable.
• Booking and arranging travel, transport, and accommodation.
• Script reading and providing written detailed coverage.
• Invoicing
• Answering, handling, and fielding calls to the department, talking with clients and responding on behalf of the manager when required.
• Contract proofing and term detailing.
• Full range of office responsibilities including filing, setting up conference calls and appointments, and compiling and reconciling expenses.
  
  

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Proven experience working as a literary agent or managers assistant.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones.
• Highly organised, with great attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure.
• A passion for film, television, literature and theatre is essential.
• Strong administrative skills and experience in implementing systems.
• Proficient with Apple Macs, Word and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a confident phone manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rigorous work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Exemplary interpersonal skills necessary to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Experience using Tagmin is preferable but not essential.

Please apply by sending a CV and a covering note outlining your relevant experience and demonstrating your interest in literary management via the Apply button.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.