Overview:
HarperOne is currently seeking a Senior Editor to join our dynamic, collabrative team. HarperOne is committed to publishing the most important books across its core categories of religion, spirituality, science and technology, health and healing, personal growth, the environment, and social change. From C. S. Lewis, Charley Mackesy, and Paulo Coelho to Gary John Bishop, Kim Krans, Viola Davis, and Marianne Williamson, HarperOne authors rank among the world’s most influential voices and enduring visionaries. HarperOne publishes books for the world we want to live in.
Reporting to the Editorial Director, this editor will acquire, develop, and edit manuscripts across all genres published by the imprint. We’re looking for a terrific communicator with strong author and agent relationships and a track record of bringing high-quality books from idea to publication.
NYC hybrid preferred, but open to remote.
Responsibilities:
- Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication.
- Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans.
- Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments.
- Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material.
- Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of P&Ls.
- Presents titles at various sales meetings.
- Negotiates contracts with agents.
- Shares supervision of an editorial assistant.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant editorial experience
- Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects
- Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills
- Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues
- Extensive experience reviewing contracts
- Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office
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 $75,000-$90,000. 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.
Please note that HarperCollins Publishers does not accept resumes from agencies unless our Human Resources department has authorized in writing a specific agency to submit resumes for a specific position. Therefore, if an agency submits a resume without Human Resources’ prior written approval to do so, the individual identified on that resume will not be considered a candidate presented by your company.
HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.
