Tongue Literary Scouting: Assistant/ Associate Scout - maternity cover

Tongue Literary Scouting: Assistant/ Associate Scout - maternity cover

Tongue Literary Scouting (TLS), a dynamic & boutique literary scouting agency based in the UK, is looking for an assistant/ associate scout for a 12-month maternity cover position

Founded in 2021, TLS works with a number of international publishers, as well as a UK television production group, sourcing adult fiction and non-fiction to be published in translation and adapted for television.

The role will include putting together client bulletins; maintaining the company database; reading and reporting on a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction; and assisting with client queries. There will also be the opportunity to develop relationships with editors, agents and rights professionals.

The ideal candidate will have some industry experience (1-2 years preferable), as well as a good eye for detail and a broad reading taste.

The full-time, fixed-term role -from September 2023 to August 2024 -will be largely remote, with occasional travel to London. Salary between £28k - £35k, depending on experience.

The deadline for applications is Friday 30th June. Please send your CV and cover letter to Naomi Tongue (). Your cover letter should include your favourite books, as well as a note on why literary scouting interests you.