Job Description
InterTalent is the UK’s pre-eminent privately owned talent management agency, working innovatively with elite talent across Broadcasting, Drama, Digital, Branding, Music, Publishing, Comedy and Sport.
Our mission is to bring added value and success to everyone we work with by developing their talent aspirations and achievements without limits.
THE ROLE:
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We are looking to engage in meetings for a Literary Agent to represent writers across television, film and/or theatre, and to grow InterTalent’s presence in this space.
- The agent will be responsible for building and managing their own roster of writers, negotiating deals on their behalf and developing their careers across scripted media.
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We are open as to whether this suits someone bringing an established list, or an entrepreneurial junior agent from a top literary agency looking for more progression and opportunity.
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The agent will work closely with colleagues across the company to identify scripted opportunities for existing InterTalent clients where commercially viable.
THE IDEAL APPLICANT WILL HAVE:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a literary agent at an established agency.
- A proven track record of representing writers across television, film and/or theatre.
- Strong existing relationships with commissioners, producers, development executives and/or theatres across the industry.
- Outstanding communication, editorial and organisational skills.
- Deep specialist knowledge of the UK and international writing landscape, whether within TV/Film, theatre, audio, books, comedy, animation or video games.
- Experience negotiating writer agreements, including WGGB, PACT and/or SOLT/UKT deals.
- A proven ability to attract, retain and champion exceptional writing talent.
- Experience working with both established and emerging & diverse voices.
- Demonstrable entrepreneurship, energy and ambition to build a client list within a successful and established agency.
- Enthusiasm for collaborating with colleagues across our Music, Unscripted, Creators, Comedy, Gaming & Sport businesses.
- Knowledge of Tagmin (preferred, but not essential).
YOU WILL RECEIVE: A competitive salary, enhanced benefits package and commission-related bonuses.
Please email your CV to [email protected]