CAREERS

Literary Agent

Speilburg Literary Agency (Remote, Commission-Based)

The Role

Speilburg Literary Agency is seeking to add a new literary agent to our growing team. As a full-service agency that prides itself on editorial collaboration, we are looking for someone with a keen editorial eye, strong market instincts, and a passion for identifying high-concept, commercial projects. The ideal candidate will be excited to build a client list that expands the breadth and diversity of the agency’s offerings. Click the following link to our application form.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build and manage a roster of clients, including identifying, signing, and developing new talent

  • Provide thoughtful, hands-on editorial feedback to strengthen manuscripts and proposals

  • Submit projects to publishers and negotiate publishing agreements on behalf of clients

  • Cultivate relationships with editors, publishers, and industry professionals

  • Strategically guide client careers, including positioning projects within the marketplace

  • Stay informed on industry trends, emerging genres, and opportunities across publishing and media

Qualifications

  • 1–2 years of experience as a literary agent or 5+ years of relevant publishing experience

  • Strong editorial instincts with the ability to shape and elevate creative work

  • Proven negotiation skills and confidence advocating on behalf of clients

  • Interest in commercial, high-concept projects and genres that expand the agency’s list

  • Collaborative mindset with excellent communication and relationship-building skills

  • Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and comfortable working in a remote environment

What We Offer

  • Fully remote, flexible work environment

  • Commission-based compensation with opportunities for growth and commission increases

  • Mentorship from experienced agents and career development support

  • Access to a shared assistant and systems funded by Speilburg Literary Agency

  • A collaborative, knowledge-sharing team culture with long-term growth potential

About Speilburg Literary Agency

At Speilburg Literary Agency, we believe in the power of storytelling, the strength of diverse perspectives, and the importance of transparency and trust. Founded by Alice Speilburg in 2013, our agency represents a wide range of creators, including authors, illustrators, influencers, and subject-matter experts. We recognize that storytelling takes many forms, and creative professionals need an agency that is nimble, innovative, and forward-thinking.

A spirit of collaboration drives everything we do—from sharing institutional knowledge internally to working closely with clients to prepare projects for submission. We pride ourselves on bringing a critical editorial eye to every project, ensuring that what reaches the market represents our clients’ best work.

Our agents bring diverse professional backgrounds, with experience across publishing houses, scholarly presses, publicity, bookstore management, nonprofit leadership, education, and journalism. We use this collective expertise to support our clients’ creative goals, troubleshoot challenges along the path to publication, and pursue innovative opportunities across the rights landscape.