Agency Intern

Pippin Properties, Inc. seeks to hire an Agency Intern. This internship centers itself around day-to-day administrative support for our team, gaining a broad and intimate view of agenting.

Our ideal intern candidate will have a strong interest in and curiosity for all genres with a special affinity for children’s literature. They will also be detail-oriented, eager to learn, and equipped with a positive, friendly attitude. As a close-knit agency, we hope to prepare our interns to thrive in the industry, exposing each candidate to a variety of long and short-term projects to build a holistic view of publishing at large.

Pippin Properties is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and equity in all facets of publishing. We strive to offer initiatives with the goal of amplifying and supporting underrepresented groups. In accordance with our mission and dedication to inclusive and equitable practices, we strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented and/or historically marginalized groups to apply.

Responsibilities will include: 

~Update company website, including online portfolios, book covers, and client content

~Evaluate, read, and report on manuscripts for the literary agents

~Create social media content and update social media calendar

~Digital File Organization

~Basic clerical and administrative duties

~Review, enter, and chart U.S. based and worldwide translation deals

~Tailored company projects based on your skill set

Requirements; must be: 

~Passionate about literature for young people and curious about the publishing industry

~Meticulous, able to prioritize quickly, and skilled at multi-tasking

~Independent worker and strong communicator

~Resourceful / creative problem solver

~Mac / Microsoft Office Suite efficient; experience with Adobe Suite and Canva a plus

Our ideal candidate is available at least 15-20 hours a week and will work in our New York City office. This is a paid internship running May through August 2024. COVID vaccination is a requirement.