TLC is recruiting for the newly created role of Editorial and Marketing Services Intern. We are looking for a highly motivated, efficient person who understands The Literary Consultancy’s position within the literary landscape to join our small but dedicated office team and provide administrative support to the company across its core editorial services.

Responsibilities:

• Office administration: supporting the TLC Editorial Services Manager with the processing of manuscript assessments (digital and postal), telephone and email enquiries, and payments and invoices.
• Data entry and management: entering data into our manuscript assessment and mentoring database (currently Access); some basic financial reporting.
• Marketing support: working with Editorial Services Manager to build a long term marketing plan in line with TLC's positioning in the market; posting regular updates  on Facebook and Twitter, advertising database support (Excel), and relevant marketing research tasks including communications with marketing databases with the possibility of direct selling.
• ACE support: supporting ongoing administration and monitoring including data collection and evaluation for our Arts Council Free Read scheme.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and qualifications:

• Essential: proven administrative experience in an arts environment; proficiency in all Office software, particularly Excel, and in using social media; an active interest in the publishing, self-publishing and related industries; good working knowledge of database software; a good eye for proofreading and the ability to write effective marketing copy if required; excellent communication skills (verbal and written); must be reliable and committed to TLC for the duration of the contract.
• Desirable: an understanding of arts funding and grant application processes; experience in marketing/communications; knowledge of InDesign

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates, as they are under-represented within the literature sector. We do not discriminate on grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, maternity and pregnancy, race, religion, class and sexual orientation. The Literary Consultancy is an equal opportunities employer.

Please apply with a covering letter and full CV by email: info@literaryconsultancy.co.uk