Opportunities

P.S. Literary Agency embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

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Internship

P.S. Literary Agency (PSLA) is accepting applications for an Editorial Intern to assist the team for five months (December 2025 to April 2026). Candidates should want to gain experience at an agency, have a flexible schedule, be able to devote approximately 15 flexible hours a week, and be comfortable working remotely.

Overall, PSLA is looking for applicants that have some publishing experience, a passion for books, sharp eye for detail, a desire to learn how the industry and how agenting works, and basic critical reading, researching and organizational skills.

 

Duties

  • Read and evaluate query letters, partial and full manuscripts, non-fiction proposals
  • Write readers reports, engage in discussion on manuscripts, provide editorial feedback for agency clients
  • Assist agents in getting projects ready for submission, including: copy editing, preparing submission lists, drafting pitches and book proposals
  • Complete market research and other administrative tasks
  • Attend professional development workshops on various topics, such as contract negotiation, royalties, subsidiary rights

Ideal Candidate

  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Comfortable working remotely
  • Previous publishing experience in an editorial or agency environment

Other details

Compensation: Stipend
Benefits: Flexible hours; Work remotely
Location of position: U.S. and/or Canada

Interested candidates can contact careers@psliterary.com with their cover letter and resume with the subject heading: Intern Application. Please answer the following questions in the body of the email:

  • Why do you want to intern at a literary agency?
  • What are your favorite genres to read?
  • Who are your five favorite creators?
  • What is your weekly schedule like/what is your availability?

Your application will be dealt with in strict confidence. We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to your application!

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Literary Agent

P.S. Literary Agency (PSLA) seeks a Literary Agent with publishing experience to represent adult commercial fiction and a broad range of non-fiction within our collaborative environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reading queries and evaluating manuscripts
• Signing clients
• Corresponding with clients and editors via email, phone and Zoom
• Tracking submissions and managing extensive submission list
• Developing projects in-house
• Composing pitch letters for submission
• Maintaining relationships with editors
• Writing rejection letters
• Editing manuscripts
• Preparing proposals for submission
• Keeping foreign rights manager up to date on the status of projects
• Keeping TV/film co-agents up to date on the status of projects
• Cataloging client and editor correspondence
• Tracking and researching sales information
• Keeping detailed schedules

Qualifications

• 1+ years of publishing experience (excluding internships)
• Astute business acumen
• Excellent people and communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Attention to detail is a must
• Extremely professional and articulate
• Interest in fiction and non-fiction

Other details

Compensation: Commission-based; Agent-friendly commission split
Benefits: Flexible hours; Work remotely
Duration: Full Time
Location of position: U.S. and/or Canada

Interested candidates can contact careers@psliterary.com with their cover letter and resume with the subject heading: Literary Agent. Your application will be dealt with in strict confidence.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

We look forward to your application!