Bret Adams Ltd., a boutique theatrical agency representing playwrights, directors, designers and composers, is currently hiring a full-time Literary Assistant to support two Literary Agents. This position would be a perfect fit for an early-career theater professional with an interest in arts advocacy, literary management, dramaturgy, general management, play licensing, theater producing, or all of the above!

The Assistant's duties will run the gamut of phone and email client correspondence, drafting amateur and professional contracts, sending and logging script submissions, updating files and databases, artistic scouting, pro-active monitoring of agent follow-up tasks, coordinating payment processing with bookkeeper, and other administrative duties as needed. This is a flexible position for a self-starter who flourishes in an environment with a variety of tasks and is able to work alone with guidance from supervisors.

This is an entry-level position, and experience is helpful but not necessary. The following qualities are essential- Strong attention to detail, General knowledge of Microsoft Office/Google Suite, an interest in arts advocacy and artistic administration, and a willingness to learn.

Salary will be $41,600 + bonuses based on business revenue. Benefits include health insurance at no cost to employees, unlimited paid time off with supervisor approval, and a guaranteed two week vacation for the December holidays. The position is Hybrid remote/in person, and will start full-time January 6, with a possibility of paid part-time training in December pending applicant's availability.

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Bonnie Davis at [email protected] with the subject line: "Literary Assistant" (YOUR NAME)." Applications will be accepted through October 31.