Literary Research Associate – Tamil Publishing

Job Summary

We are looking for someone familiar with the Tamil literary and publishing ecosystem to identify and connect with writers, authors, and publishing houses specializing in Tamil fiction, novels, short stories, and poetry. The role involves researching the Tamil literature landscape and building relationships with authors and publishers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify Tamil fiction writers, poets, and short-story authors across platforms.
• Research and build a database of Tamil publishing houses and literary communities.
• Reach out to authors, editors, and publishers for collaboration opportunities.
• Track emerging writers from Tamil literary circles, book fairs, and digital platforms.
• Coordinate with publishing houses for content partnerships or literary projects.
• Maintain records of authors, publishers, and literary works.
• Monitor trends in Tamil literature including novels, poetry collections, and short stories.

Preferred Background

Candidates with exposure to:

• Tamil literature and fiction writing
• Tamil publishing houses
• Literary communities or book fairs
• Content writing / editorial / publishing

Several publishers in the Tamil literary space include Kalachuvadu Publications, Kizhakku Pathippagam, Narmadha Pathippagam, and Bharathi Puthakalayam, which publish a wide range of Tamil literature and fiction.

Required Skills

• Strong Tamil reading and writing skills
• Knowledge of Tamil authors and literature
• Research and networking skills
• Communication and relationship management
• Interest in fiction, novels, poetry, and storytelling