Full-Time Literary Assisant

Company Description Trident Media Group (TMG) is a prestigious literary agency based in New York City, established in 2000. Representing over 1,000 bestselling and emerging authors across a variety of genres in fiction and nonfiction, TMG’s clients have achieved recognition on the New York Times Best Sellers Lists and have won numerous prestigious awards, including the Pulitzer Prize and the Booker Prize. As a globally esteemed firm, TMG consistently ranks as the top agency for sales in North America, according to PublishersMarketplace.com. Additionally, TMG is one of the few U.S.-based agencies highly ranked in both UK fiction and nonfiction categories. Role Description As a Full-Time Literary Assistant based on-site in New York, NY, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Trident Media Group. Responsibilities include *Processing payments and royalty statements*Routing contracts between the Business Affairs department, publishers, and clients*Preparing submissions and submission lists*Tracking publication details (delivery dates, production schedules, marketing and publicity plans, publication dates, etc.) and keeping the agent informed*Tracking submissions and sending updates to publishersYou will support agents in fostering relationships with existing authors while helping discover and assess new talent. Attention to detail, efficiency, and strong organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role. Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree- 0-1 years of experience (1+ year of experience preferred)- Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail- Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills- Knowledge of BAITS software is a plus, but not required