Job Description

• We are looking to engage in exploratory meetings for a Literary Agent / Head of Scripted Development to lead on writers within our scripted business, expanding InterTalent’s offering across television, film and theatre.
• The agent will be responsible for growing their own roster of top-level writers, scripted formats and development slate, whilst also identifying and nurturing scripted opportunities for existing InterTalent clients.
• We are open as to whether this is a senior leadership position suiting someone with a successful list, or suitable for an entrepreneurial junior agent from a top literary agency looking for more progression and opportunity.
• The agent will be central to establishing InterTalent as a leading destination for exceptional writers and creatives, able to develop and package scripted projects in collaboration with our clients across every division at the company.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working as a literary agent or in a scripted development role at an established agency or production company.
• A proven track record of representing writers and creative talent 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 scripted landscape, whether within TV/Film, theatre, audio, books, comedy, animation or videogames
• Experience and expertise in negotiating writer and development agreements, including WGGB, PACT and/or SOLT, UKT deals.
• A proven ability to attract, retain and champion exceptional creative talent.
• Experience working with both established and emerging & diverse voices.
• Demonstrable entrepreneurship, energy and ambition to build a new business vertical within a successful and established agency.
• Enthusiasm for collaborating and building rapport with colleagues working in our Music, Unscripted, Creators, Comedy, Gaming & Sport businesses.
• Knowledge of Tagmin (preferred, but not essential).