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    Jason Bartholomew

    CEO @ Midas Public Relations | Award-Winning Communications, Literary Agent

    Jason Bartholomew is a literary agent and one of the founders of The bks Agency, a Literary Management Agency based in London established in 2018.12 Here are some key details about his background and career:

    Professional Experience

    Jason Bartholomew has an extensive background in the publishing industry, spanning both the United States and the United Kingdom:

    • He spent ten years working in New York publishing, primarily for Hachette Book Group USA.1
    • In 2008, he moved to Hachette UK, where he served as the Rights Director for several imprints, including Hodder & Stoughton, Headline Publishing Group, Quercus Books, and John Murray Press.1
    • In 2015, he took on the additional role of Publishing Director for Quercus US in New York, where he worked with authors such as Peter May, David Attenborough, and John Connolly.1

    Current Roles

    Jason Bartholomew currently holds multiple positions in the publishing industry:

    • Co-founder and Literary Agent at The bks Agency
    • CEO of Midas PR, a leading Cultural Communications Agency1

    Education

    Bartholomew completed a Masters in Business Administration at Imperial College in 2017.1

    Notable Achievements

    As a literary agent and publishing professional, Jason Bartholomew has:

    • Helped publish renowned authors across various genres
    • Contributed to the growth and success of The bks Agency
    • Played a key role in the merger between The bks Agency and Midas PR in 20211

    Jason Bartholomew's diverse experience in both the American and British publishing industries, combined with his roles as a literary agent and CEO, have established him as a prominent figure in the world of book publishing and literary representation.

    Highlights

    May 26 · The Bookseller
    Blake moves to HarperFiction for Ruthless Women follow-up - The Bookseller
    Apr 30 · The Bookseller
    Head of Zeus buys four from Sullivan - The Bookseller
    A New Literary Agency's Old Hands: 'It's Just Intoxicating' in London

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    Location

    London, England, United Kingdom