literary agent

189 literary agent job listings in United States. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.


  • United States DADYMINDS HOLDINGS Part-time

    1. JOB BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Senior Literary Agent & Acquisitions Lead serves as the vanguard catalyst for the DADYMINDS PUBLISHING GROUP (DPG) ecosystem. This role is responsible for scouting, curating, and signing high-caliber authors, independent presses, researchers, and cultural innovators across our four distinct publishing tracks: Hybrid Publishing,...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Untitled Entertainment Full-time $22 - $24 Permanent

    Untitled Entertainment is seeking an LA-based assistant to support a Literary Partner. This person will be performing all the typical admin duties: rolling calls, managing calendars and client meetings, managing booking reports, project/client submissions, list building and research, and other duties as assigned. We’re looking for an excellent...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Untitled Entertainment Full-time $22 - $24 Permanent

    Untitled Entertainment is seeking an administrative assistant to support a literary manager. This person will be performing all the typical admin duties: rolling calls, managing our calendars and client meetings, providing coverage, managing booking reports etc, and other duties as assigned. Previous agency or management experience required. We’re...


  • Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Black Star Fund LLLP Full-time $200 Permanent

    Company DescriptionBlack Star Fund Publishing is a dynamic and forward-thinking publishing house dedicated to discovering and promoting diverse voices in literature. We are passionate about helping authors bring their stories to life and are committed to providing exceptional publishing services.Job DescriptionLocation: RemoteJob Overview: We are seeking a...

  • Agent, Comedy Touring

    11 hours ago


    New York, United States Buchwald Full-time $75,000 - $150,000 Contract

    WHO WE ARE: Buchwald was launched by Don Buchwald and three associates in 1977. Today, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are an industry leader in talent representation. Built on the cornerstone of our commercial and broadcast departments, our full-service agency offers representation in every area of the entertainment industry: commercial,...


  • New York, United States Simone Development Full-time

      Scribner is seeking a creative, strategic, and commercially minded Backlist Manager to unlock the full potential of one of publishing’s most distinguished catalogs. Home to timeless literary works, modern classics, bestselling authors, and books of enduring cultural importance, Scribner’s backlist offers extraordinary opportunities to reach new...

  • Senior Editor, TOR

    11 hours ago


    New York, United States Macmillan Full-time $80,000 - $90,000 Contract

    Tor Publishing Group is looking to hire a senior editor to publish fantasy and science fiction. This role will primarily acquire for the Tor Books imprint, with additional opportunities to acquire and work across all TPG imprints, including Tor, Nightfire, Bramble and Tordotcom Publishing. We are actively seeking job applicants who reflect a broad...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Buchwald Full-time $21 - $22 Permanent

    WHO WE ARE: Buchwald was launched by Don Buchwald and five associates in 1977. Today, with offices in New York and Los Angeles, we are an industry leader in talent representation. Built on the cornerstone of our commercial and broadcast departments, our full-service agency offers representation in every area of the entertainment industry: commercial,...


  • New York, United States Simone Development Full-time

    Senior Publicist, Atria Books Atria Books is seeking a strategic, media-savvy, and highly collaborative Senior Publicist to develop and execute innovative publicity campaigns for its diverse list of bestselling and award-winning commercial fiction and nonfiction. This role will work closely with authors, agents, media contacts, and internal partners to build...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States Creative Artists Agency Full-time

    Creative Artists Agency (CAA) is seeking an Assistant for Motion Pictures and Television to support agents in the Literary, Scripted, Non-Scripted and Documentary and Talent departments. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be willing to take on larger opportunities, including script coverage. The role is on-site in Los Angeles,...


  • Newark, New Jersey, United States Audible, Inc. - B13 Full-time

    At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with...


  • Beverly Hills, CA, United States United Talent Full-time

    Assistant, Guild RelationsUTA is seeking an Assistant to join our Guild Relations team. In this role, you will support the contract administration process and help drive the day-to-day operations of the department by providing administrative support to the Manager, Guild Relations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with...


  • Brentwood, Tennessee, United States Lifeway Remote Full-time

    Overview Lifeway is seeking an Acquisitions Editor to identify, pursue, and develop biblically faithful resources that serve the Church. In this role, you will cultivate relationships with authors and literary agents, evaluate proposals for theological integrity and market fit, and shepherd projects from initial concept through project...


  • Beverly, Massachusetts, United States The Quarto Group Full-time $55,000 - $60,000 Contract

    Rock Point, Wellfleet Press & Epic Ink-Quarto Publishing Group USA Are you passionate about creating books that inspire, inform, and delight readers? Do you have a sharp eye for market opportunities, emerging trends, and standout author talent? Quarto is seeking an experienced Acquiring Editor to help shape the future of our illustrated nonfiction publishing...

  • Assistant, Accounting

    12 hours ago


    New York, United States Independent Artist Group Full-time $25 - $27 Permanent

    Full-time Description About UsIndependent Artist Group (IAG) was launched upon the merger of Agency for the Performing Arts (APA) and Artist Group International (AGI) in the summer of 2023. IAG combines the breadth of APA’s renowned full-service representation capabilities as a legacy Talent and Literary agency in the entertainment industry, with...


  • New York, United States Simone Development Full-time

      Editor/Senior Editor, Saga Press   Position Overview Saga Press is seeking a creative, impassioned Editor or Senior Editor to acquire and edit a dynamic list of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction. The ideal candidate will have a strong editorial vision, a passion for genre storytelling, and a keen understanding of the evolving...

  • Senior Editor

    9 hours ago


    New York, United States Macmillan Full-time $80,000 - $98,000 Contract

    Farrar, Straus and Giroux is seeking a Senior Editor to acquire primarily for the fiction list. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of fiction past and present and a passionate determination to help works of excellence reach their deserved audience. Candidates should bring a strong record of successful publications that reflect a clear editorial...


  • Los Angeles, CA, CA, United States United Talent Agency Full-time

    UTA is seeking an Assistant to join our Guild Relations team. In this role, you will support the contract administration process and help drive the day-to-day operations of the department by providing administrative support to the Manager, Guild Relations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with exceptional communication and...


  • Los Angeles, California, United States United Talent Agency Full-time $23 - $24 Permanent

    UTA is seeking an Assistant to join our Guild Relations team. In this role, you will support the contract administration process and help drive the day-to-day operations of the department by providing administrative support to the Manager, Guild Relations. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful, with exceptional communication and...


  • Culver City, CA, United States RiseMe Full-time

    At Audible, we believe stories have the power to transform lives. It’s why we work with some of the world’s leading creators to produce and share audio storytelling with our millions of global listeners. We are dreamers and inventors who come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences to empower and inspire each other. Imagine your future with...