HarperCollins Publishers is hiring: Assistant Editor – W Publishing in Nashville

Overview

W Publishing is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and highly values diverse backgrounds and insights that fuel our innovation.

W Publishing Group is a nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson. We are obsessed with creating transformative books for God's kingdom. And we are committed to providing authors a nurturing, faith-based publishing home. Some of our recent bestselling titles include The Awe of God, The Great Disappearance, Power Moves, Like a River, Mostly What God Does, and Becoming Free Indeed. We’re proud to amplify a wide range of voices such as Sarah Jakes Roberts, Demi‑Leigh Tebow, Ann Voskamp, Dr. David Jeremiah, Katherine Wolf, Louie Giglio, Tony Evans, Kathie Lee Gifford, and Levi Lusko.

We are looking for an assistant editor who is a team player with a heart for service and a passion for compelling Christian writing.

The ideal candidate will not only be an organized, detail‑oriented individual with strong project management skills, but will also be an avid book reader with some knowledge of the Christian book market.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Nashville office.

Responsibilities

Editorial and Author Relations

• Attend and contribute to production and other related meetings

Provide necessary support to the editorial team on front list manuscripts through production all the way to delivery of final files to the printer

Assist with the catalog copy process and back‑ad process, including reviewing, proofing, editing, and routing

Create contract / addendum / Work-for-Hire requests

Works with acquisitions editors and authors on manuscript deadlines, copy due dates, and other project needs

Update reprint corrections as needed

Work with authors and agents to secure permissions, releases, and endorsements, as needed, and obtains approval for text design, copyediting, cover design, and cover copy

Project Management

• Support editors with RSuite tasks

Review project list throughout the year, research potential projects, and schedule repacks and updated editions

Assist acquisitions editors and marketers in creating high‑profile publishing offers

Create documents in preparation for weekly editorial meetings

Manage monthly editorial expenses and manage freelancer communications

Revise and update templates and forms as needed

Support W Publishing Team in preparation for and presenting at Sales Conference

Field questions and handle inquiries when Editors are unavailable

Under the direction of the Managing Editor oversee editorial timeline and payment logistics

Administrative

• Assist in author and editorial meetings, including creating agendas, handling logistics, and taking notes

Find new ways to streamline paper and information flow

Assist Acquisitions Editors with mail and scheduling as needed

Assist Associate Publisher with administrative tasks as needed

Develops excellent working relationships with colleagues, including acquisitions editors, marketing and publicity staff, salespeople, production staff, designers, typesetters, and freelancers

Respond to manuscript requests from marketing, publicity, and sales

Research

• Manage the SEO keyword and BISAC process

Research competing / comparable titles

Research prospective authors

Create sales reports for analysis

Qualifications

Knowledge / Work Experience : 1‑3 years’ experience in publishing

Education : Bachelor's degree in English or similar field

Industry Knowledge : Cursory understanding of the world of Christian nonfiction publishing. Familiar with the Chicago Manual of Style and the Christian Writer's Manual of Style preferred

Skills :

• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong command of the English language and a keen eye at catching errors

Ability to anticipate needs, plan ahead, and effectively encourage planning ahead

Proven organizational skills, with ability to prioritize and manage a wide variety of tasks and resources across multiple projects and meet deadlines

Ability to professionally and cordially interact with authors and agents

Ability to distill numerous pieces of information and communicate key points to others

Excellent interpersonal skills, with timely communication, especially expressing difficult / sensitive information tactfully; ability to identify team conflict and communication problems

Ability to quickly learn and use electronic databases and new software applications; maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies

Personal Characteristics :

• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize

Detail oriented

Able to work on both long‑term and short‑term projects

Team player

Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem solve

Ability to relate to and empathize with others

Flexible and ready to respond to new opportunities

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Locations US‑TN‑Nashville

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Vets