Assistant, Books
About The Position
This position provides general administrative and editorial support to the Books agent by managing the agent’s calendar, email, phones, sending submissions, evaluative queries and manuscripts, and handling a variety of client oriented business. Related Work Experience: Ideal candidates will have one year of Books-related work experience or internship in a Books or entertainment environment, or related field. Must be detail oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care, follow-through, and follow up. Must be an excellent multi-tasker and have proven problem-solving abilities. Must be passionate about the business of Books. Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in execution of assigned tasks. Friendly and open demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Ability to adapt to changes and work in a fast paced, demanding environment. Dependable and proactive. Relentlessly curious. Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently.
Requirements
- Ideal candidates will have one year of Books-related work experience or internship in a Books or entertainment environment, or related field.
- Must be detail oriented and able to handle complex instructions with care, follow-through, and follow up.
- Must be an excellent multi-tasker and have proven problem-solving abilities.
- Must be passionate about the business of Books.
- Must demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in execution of assigned tasks.
- Friendly and open demeanor with ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Ability to adapt to changes and work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
- Dependable and proactive.
- Relentlessly curious.
- Able to prioritize the workload and use time efficiently.
- All applicants should possess excellent verbal and written skills.
- Must be self-confident and diligent.
- Must be highly organized.
- Basic computer skills are mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Assist agent in all professional administrative matters.
- Ensure clients are handled appropriately.
- Answer the telephone and make calls in a professional manner.
- Analyze content and related material.
- Schedule meetings and maintain calendar.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
