Company: Harlequin

Job Title: Associate Editor

Department(s): Trade NY

Reports to: Senior Director, Editorial

Status: Regular full time

Location: 195 Broadway, New York (hybrid model) 

Job Vacancy Status: Vacant and actively accepting applications                     

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Editor to join the Park Row Books team! The Associate Editor will provide editing support for the editorial director as well as build their own list in genres such as book club fiction, upmarket women’s fiction, psychological suspense, historical fiction, and women’s interest narrative nonfiction. The Associate Editor is a key representative for the imprint and must work closely with numerous internal departments as well as the author and agent communities. This is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a list and work with an innovative publishing team with a proven track of success.

• Solicits and acquires books in accordance with the imprint’s editorial strategy. Categories include book club fiction, suspense, and narrative nonfiction in areas of interest to women.
• Supports the editorial director with select titles, providing clear and comprehensive notes for revision and line editing as needed.
• Independently manages book projects, overseeing them through all phases of the publishing process and acting as the in-house liaison with internal departments (marketing, publicity, sales, art, production, contracts, etc.)
• Develops and executes a cohesive and commercial publishing vision for titles, including launch presentations and cover direction.
• Fosters current agent contacts and develops relationships with new agents.
• Writes copy and other publication materials.
• Manages metadata associated with titles and authors.
• Contributes to the editorial development and project management of IP projects, including concept, author selection, and working on manuscripts through all stages of production.
• Maintains knowledge of competitive marketplace.
• Acts as a key representative for the imprint both internally and externally with agents, scouts, foreign publishers, booksellers/librarians, and other publishing professionals.
• Occasional attendance at conferences and fairs.

• 3+ years of experience in editorial with 1+ years acquisitions in the categories of book club fiction, psychological suspense, and narrative nonfiction.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with fiction developmental editing and independent project management.
• Keen eye for commercial books with strong sales potential.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Background knowledge of the publishing industry and market trends, particularly in the areas of focus for the imprint.
• Is a self-starter and strategic thinker.
• Detail-oriented with effective organizational skills and can follow through on deadlines.
• Works well with a team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Has a high level of creativity/innovation and interest in IP development.

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. 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.  

Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.

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. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.