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About the Role

The Senior Editor will identify, acquire, and edit high-performing nonfiction titles for HarperCollins Canada Ltd., focusing on the Collins Canada imprint. This role requires a strong interest and experience in editing narrative and practical nonfiction, acquisitions, negotiating publishing agreements, and familiarity with P&L statements. The ideal candidate will have established industry contacts, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to represent HarperCollins externally.

Responsibilities

Substantively and line edit manuscripts, publishing 10-12 titles per fiscal year.
Identify and acquire high-potential nonfiction projects for the HarperCollins and Collins nonfiction lists.
Acquire books through agented submissions and referrals, as well as commissions by researching and pursuing personalities with established platforms.
Conceive and build projects from scratch for our intellectual property publishing program.
Analyze sales data and trends to react quickly to publishing opportunities.
Project manage and oversee the publication of multiple books simultaneously on schedule.
Generate P&Ls and book costings that meet financial parameters.
Position books in-house and externally for maximum success through strong presentations and compelling metadata and descriptive copy.
Communicate regularly with the Editor in Chief and the Publisher.
Identify legal issues and conduct legal reviews with counsel if necessary.
Contribute actively to increasing Diversity on the HarperCanada publishing program.
Provide excellent care and attention to authors.
Attend launches and industry events and participate in industry outreach representing HarperCollins.

Requirements

An undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
5 years minimum of editorial experience with a focus on acquisitions and substantive editing of both fiction and non-fiction.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong negotiation skills.
Strong organizational and project-management skills.
Knowledge of the book industry and the market.
Established network of contacts.
Proven ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and pay attention to detail.
Ability to work individually and collaboratively, and to maintain strong, positive relationships with others in-house and with the publishing industry at large.
A proven track record of industry engagement and outreach.
A positive attitude with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Skills

Acquisitions
Substantive editing
Line editing
Negotiating publishing agreements
P&L statement analysis
Interpersonal skills
Industry engagement
Teamwork
Independent work
Collaboration
Project management
Microsoft Office proficiency

Location

Canada

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior
5 years minimum editorial experience

Education Level

Undergraduate degree
Diploma or certificate from an accredited publishing program (asset)

Salary/Compensations

$80,000-$90,000

About the Company

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction, publishing over 100 titles a month globally across recognizable imprints and featuring many award-winning authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher worldwide, with titles published in 17 countries and 16 languages.
HarperCollins Canada is known for its quality list, featuring bestselling and award-winning authors. Their vision is to publish the best books of their generation and support authors throughout their careers. They also handle sales, marketing, and publicity for HarperCollins titles globally.

Equal Opportunity

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.
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.