Practitioner Program - Research Assistant for Jennifer Lyons Literary Agency

This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Click here to learn more about the program, its benefits, and the UChicago community of supporters. By applying to this internship you agree to follow the Student Recruiting Guidelines.

• Fall quarter with possible option to extend 
• Estimated 5-6 hours per week
• This position is not benefits eligible
• Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity.                                                                                  
• If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.
• Students who have been selected for the 2026-27 Academic Year Quad Undergraduate Research Scholars Grant are not eligible to receive Metcalf funding or additional opportunities during the academic quarters.  

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Careers in The Arts & Humanities Program 

Jennifer Lyons

https://www.jenniferlyonsliteraryagency.com/

Practitioner Information: https://www.jenniferlyonsliteraryagency.com/

Jennifer Lyons started the JLLA in 2007. It consists of three literary agents and is an international agency with many agents around the world. Jennifer received her MBA from Sarah Lawrence and a master’s from Middlebury. She is the creator of a reading series called Hydra in NYC and is the author and editor of The Business of Writing: Professional Advice on Proposals, Publishers, Contracts, and More for the Aspiring Writer, with a foreword by Gabriel Hijuelos. 

Intern with International Literary Agent: 10-12 hours a week 

Job Duties and Responsibilities  

Interns will work as a liaison on the status of submissions with authors. They will read and provide feedback in the form of editorial letters or reader’s reports. Interns will also be responsible for reviewing, accepting or rejecting incoming submissions through email. They will report to Jennifer Lyons directly regarding their findings. 

Requirements

Prospective applicants must possess basic computer skills (prowess in Microsoft Word and email) and knowledge of Excel spreadsheets. 

How soon are you requesting an intern? (please highlight)

• Fall Quarter (September – December)
• Winter Quarter (January – March)
• Spring Quarter (March – May
• Summer Quarter (June – August) 

Required Materials

            Prospective interns will need to apply with a writing sample (i.e. a reader’s or book report), resume, and short cover letter submitted in a single document. 

Required Materials

Please submit a resume, short cover letter and writing sample