Literary Agency Intern

Ultra Literary is looking for interns available in-person to help us develop our next bestseller. Our office is located in the Financial District of Manhattan. This opportunity will introduce interns to the inner workings of a full-service literary agency, where we acquire and build projects and collaborate with the top publishing houses of the world. Some of Ultra Literary's bestselling clients include Jennette McCurdy, Trevor Noah, Cassandra Peterson, Beth Macy, Daymond John, Frank Figliuzzi, and more. Tasks include reviewing and evaluating queries, editing manuscripts and proposals, author research, and social media content creation. 

Some of the responsibilities for this position would include:

• Reading and evaluating manuscripts
• Updating sizzle sheets with any new press on clients / book reviews
• Social media posting – crafting Instagram posts and reels to promote upcoming publications and posting regularly. (Graphic design experience appreciated!)
• Researching trends and potential clients, via news, articles, internet, social media (especially TikTok), and brainstorming possible book and client ideas.
• General admin / office work: mailing books, updating the editor binder with contact info and bios on all editors at each publishing house, updating client contact info.

This is a stipend internship. Start dates and end dates are flexible and can be discussed with the Internship Coordinator. Interns must be available to work 5-10 hours a week. Resumes should be submitted to Lillabeth Brodersen at lbrodersen@ultraliterary.com. In the body of the email, please list the last three books you have read and tell us about your favorite book or author.