Associate Agent

PFB is seeking an Associate Agent to work exclusively as a co-agent with Kimberly Brower. This role will collaborate on all aspects of client representation and literary agency services, specifically on Kimberly Brower's clients as well as emerging talent. Minimum of 2 years of literary agency or talent agency experience is mandatory. This role's responsibilities will require clear, proactive communication on tasks varying from client care, compiling sales updates and market research, reading manuscripts, providing support and insight on marketing and publicity efforts, writing pitch letters and other publishing materials as needed, reviewing deal memos and networking and influencing outcomes.

At times this role will take the lead on publishing strategies and other times work in tandem with Kimberly Brower. In this role you will work with authors, their teams, outside contractors and publishing partners and must be able to navigate each type of relationship. This role is expected to remain an Associate Agent role for at least 12 months working exclusively with Kimberly Brower as a co-agent before moving into further growth opportunities including signing new clients, strategizing submissions to publishers and fully managing publishing projects and guiding authors throughout every stage of the publishing process.

• This position is for someone who is extremely organized and detail-oriented.
• You will know how to anticipate needs of the people you work with, both internally and externally.
• You are a team player and understand and enjoy the process of working with others.
• You excel in written and oral communication.
• You can problem-solve and can manage conflict resolution, while keeping all parties satisfied.
• You must listen effectively, learn quickly and improve performance consistently.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are not intimidated working with a variety of high performing colleagues and authors.
• You work proactively to perform a large quantity of work where timing matters and know how to prioritize when everything is a priority.
• You use good judgement in making decisions and in organizing your workload.

$66,000- $85,000

Health, vision, and dental insurance provided with premium paid by PFB. 401(k) plan available after 1 full year of employment and discretionary bonus program.

23 days of paid vacation, 10 holidays + 1 floating holiday. PFB is closed between Christmas and New Year's, and has Summer Fridays 9-1 from Memorial Day-Labor Day

Flexible. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

The job reports directly to Kimberly Brower.