HarperCollins Publishers is hiring : Title Editor (NYC Hybrid) in New York

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Editor, this position will be responsible for soliciting, acquiring and developing authors / books for the Intrigue romance publishing program, as well as working with the editorial team and with marketing to develop the publishing strategy for this program.

Responsibilities

Editorial Quality :

Works with author base to acquire manuscripts with the correct editorial fit and highest editorial quality for the publishing strategy.

Reads submissions (solicited and unsolicited where applicable), responds to authors / agents, presents projects, negotiates contracts and monitors payments to authors. Develops new authors to publication standard

Performs all editorial functions when appropriate, including reading and evaluating proposals, providing revisions to authors and line editing. Oversees copy editing and author approval / alterations.

Stays aware of the competitive marketplace, both print and digital.

Demonstrates and strives for continued innovation, creativity, consumer and competitive insights.

Mentors / coaches junior members of staff.

Project management of specific initiatives, including trend-inspired IP projects, as directed.

Product Packaging :

Writes and reviews back cover copy to deliver the most saleable package.

Provides editorial input into packaging design and copy to ensure key selling features are reflected in the book package. Works with the Marketing and Art teams on design recommendations.

Author / Agent Management :

Maintains key authors under contract and develops new authors by providing mentoring and guidance with respect to career direction and positioning of imprint.

Maintains positive relationships with agents.

Represents the program / company at both internal and external conferences and with the media.

Qualifications

Specific training or job experience required includes :

An undergraduate degree

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fiction book publishing, including acquisitions experience.

Strong communication, writing, and editorial skills

Experience finding, editing and managing key authors

Prioritizes project management, planning and organizing, teamwork and collaboration, negotiation skills, and a drive for results

Experience with agents and proven negotiation skills

High level of creativity / innovation, functional / technical knowledge

Ability to effectively analyze and shape projects for the marketplace

Enthusiasm for suspense and thrillers a plus!

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note : we will only respond to accommodation requests.

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