Editor (NYC Hybrid)

Overview

Leading romance publisher Harlequin Books is looking for a trend-forward editor to work on a new, exciting branch of our publishing business.

Reporting to the Senior Editor, the editor will acquire and develop commercially successful books that stand out in a dynamic romance market for Afterglow Books, Carina Adores, and Harlequin Books, as well as our digital-first publishing program, Carina Press. This creative, hands-on editor will have a dedication to compelling storytelling; an interest in publishing a wide range of voices and subgenres, including spicy and queer romance; a passion for author care; and an understanding of multiple publication formats, from print to digital, audio, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Editing stories that resonate in the romance market, and a deep understanding of structure, pacing, dialogue, and character arcs
• Collaborating with authors to elevate their storytelling through diplomatic, constructive feedback that respects their voice and lived experience
• Finding and developing new authors through reading solicited and unsolicited submissions, and pitching projects to a cross-functional team
• Performing all editorial functions, including reading and evaluating proposals, developmental and line editing, creating cover copy and art briefs, and shepherding manuscripts through the production process
• Building relationships with agents that lead to landing competitive projects and relationships with authors that position their books and careers for long-term success
• Staying ahead of book trends in a competitive market, across all formats, and being curious about larger cultural trends
• Staying open to learning from all members of the team, and mentoring team members when applicable
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to position book copy, covers, and sales pitches for maximum impact
• Managing projects for new initiatives as directed
• Representing the company internally, externally, and with the media

Qualifications

• 5 years’ editorial experience in commercial fiction with demonstrated successes in the romance space
• A keen editorial eye for stories that are emotionally compelling and commercially appealing
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• A curious, collaborative mindset that welcomes adaptability and innovation
• A drive for results plus skills in project management and meeting multiple deadlines
• Experience with authors and agents and proven negotiation skills

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.

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000