We have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant OR Assistant Editor to join the William Morrow team!  The Editorial Assistant/Assistant Editor will provide administrative and editorial support to the VP Executive Editor/Editorial Director working on mainly nonfiction titles including cookbooks, practical nonfiction, memoir, and high-design titles.

• Performs administrative and editorial duties and assists in coordinating the publication process from manuscript to book.
• Maintains and updates files and records; submits expense reports, prepares book mailings.
• Handles proposal log and rejections; reads and judges proposals and manuscripts under submission; prepares contract requests for new acquisitions.
• Monitors the manufacturing schedule; maintains communication with authors and agents; works as a liaison with other departments, including production editorial, production, design, publicity, marketing, and subsidiary rights.
• Writes fact sheets, jacket and cover copy, and other copy as needed.
• Performs photo and illustration research as needed; attends to copyright and permissions as needed; prepares art logs.
• Edits manuscripts and works with authors on content as assigned.
• Assists others in the department as required.

• 4 year college degree or equivalent work experience
• At least 1 year related editorial experience required at Assistant Editor level
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A strong interest in cookbooks and other nonfiction subjects

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 $48,500-$56,000. 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.