Darley Anderson & Associates Internship – May 2026

Darley Anderson & Associates Internship – May 2026 We are thrilled to be looking for an intern to support the DA & Associates Team. The role will be two days a week based at our offices at Highbury & Islington, London, for four weeks with the possibility of extension. This position will be paid London Living Wage. For interns to get the most out of the role, we cannot offer our internship remotely. Our intern will be introduced to all aspects of working in a literary agency and support a busy team and will be managed by rights agent, Ilaria Albani. A love for books and reading is a must! Our intern must be passionate about commercial fiction. No publishing experience is necessary, no degree or qualifications necessary, and office experience is desired but not a must. The role would include: • Updating agency website • Social media management • Submission management • General administrative and office support including post • Reading manuscripts and providing editorial reports • Supporting the foreign rights team The ideal candidate will: • Love reading and be engaged with current books and trends • Have an aspiration to work in publishing, agenting or a related career • Be confident with social media • Have experience in an office environment and/or admin • Be organised and good at managing their time To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us about you, why you love reading and about the last two books you loved or hated and why to ilaria@darleyanderson.com. We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit. The closing date for applications is 09.04.2026. Interviews will take place week of 20.04.2026, with a start date of 05.05.2026. We will keep applications on file for future placements. We can’t wait to hear from you!