Senior Editor (NYC Hybrid) Job at HarperCollins Publishers in New York

Overview Company: Harlequin Enterprises ULC Date: December 2025 Job Title: Senior Editor, Afterglow and Carina by Harlequin Department: Editorial – Harlequin Brand Group Reporting To: Executive Editor, Harlequin Status: Regular Full Time Location: 195 Broadway, New York, NY (hybrid model) OR 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (hybrid model) Job Summary: Leading romance publisher Harlequin Books is looking for a trend-forward senior editor to solicit, acquire, and edit romance fiction across all sub-genres for trade and digital-first audiences, and guide the manuscripts through all stages of publication. This creative, hands-on editor will have a dedication to compelling storytelling; an interest in publishing a wide range of voices and subgenres, including spicy and queer romance; a deep knowledge of romance trends and audiences; a record of acquiring commercially successful projects; a passion for author care; and an understanding of multiple publication formats, from print to digital, audio, and beyond. Responsibilities For trade, acquire and edit lead-level projects with commercial, bestselling potential in line with the imprint’s vision For digital, acquire and edit projects serving emerging fandoms in the romance market Collaborate directly with authors of varying experience levels to elevate their storytelling through diplomatic, constructive feedback that respects their voice and lived experience Brainstorm, develop, and edit commercial, data-driven IP projects and coordinate with authors to write them Perform all editorial functions, including evaluating proposals, developmental and line editing, and a deep understanding of structure, pacing, dialogue, and character arcs Oversee books through all phases of publication from acquisition to on-sale and beyond, acting as the in-house liaison with internal departments, i.e., marketing, publicity, sales, art, production, contracts, etc. Develop and execute a clear and commercial publishing vision for titles, including launch presentations, cover direction, catalog copy, art briefs, and more Keep an eye on current cultural trends and the competitive marketplace, and develop book ideas with broad sales potential Foster existing and new agent relationships and negotiate contracts Act as a key representative for the imprint both internally and externally with agents, authors, and industry colleagues, with occasional attendance at conferences May share supervision of 1-2 direct reports Qualifications 5+ years’ editorial experience in commercial fiction with a proven track record for acquisition and publication of profitable projects in the romance space A keen eye for commercial, compelling books with sales potential Excellent editorial, copy writing and presentation skills Excellent negotiation skills, with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls Broad range of agent, author and industry contacts Exceptional communication and relationship-building skillsacross all levels of the organization A curious, collaborative mindset that welcomes adaptability and innovation A drive for results plus the ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure What's in It For You? The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a very talented team and exceptional books Summer Hours from late May to early September Hybrid work, flexible start/stop times Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year! Paid time off days and vacation allotment, starting at three weeks (prorated based on start date) Flexible benefit plans to fit your needs and pension matching Working with passionate people! 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-$95,000. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: Senior Editor will solicit, acquire, and edit romance fiction across all sub-genres for trade and digital-first audiences . This creative, hands‑on editor will have a dedication to compelling storytelling; an interest in publishing a wide range of voices and subgenres, including spicy and queer romance . The salary for this position is $75,000-$95,000 . En Español: Compañía: Harlequin Enterprises ULC Fecha general: diciembre 2025 Título de trabajo: Editor principal, Afterglow y Carina por Departamento de Harlequina: Editorial Relatório del Grupo de Marca Harlequín Para el editor ejecutivo, Estatus Harlechin: Regular Full Time Localización: 195 Broadway, Nueva York, NY (modelo híbrido) O 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (modello híbrida) Resumen del puesto: El editor líder de romance Harlequen Books está buscando un editor senior avanzado para solicitar, editar y editar ficción romántica en todos los sub-géneros para audiencias comerciales y digitales, y guiar a los manuscritos a través de todas las etapas de la publicación. coordinar con los autores para escribirlos Desarrollar y ejecutar todas las funciones editoriales, incluida la evaluación de propuestas, desarrollo y edición de líneas, y una comprensión profunda de la estructura, ritmo, diálogo y arcos de carácter Supervisar libros a través de todas las fases de publicación desde la adquisición hasta la venta y más allá, actuando como el enlace interno con departamentos internos, es decir, marketing, publicidad, ventas, arte, producción, contratos, etc. Organización Una mentalidad curiosa y colaborativa que da la bienvenida a la adaptabilidad e innovación Un impulso por resultados más la capacidad de trabajar independientemente y fijar prioridades bajo presión ¿Qué es para ti? La oportunidad de formar parte de una empresa en la vanguardia de la publicación, trabajando con un equipo muy talentoso y libros excepcionales Horas de verano desde finales de mayo hasta principios de septiembre Trabajo híbrido, tiempos flexibles de inicio / parada Trabaja desde cualquier lugar 4 semanas al año! días libres pagados y asignación de vacaciones, comenzando en tres semanas (proratado según fecha de comienzo) Planes de beneficios flexibles para satisfacer sus necesidades y pensiones compatibles. El rango salarial citado representa nuestra estimación de buena fe sobre lo que nuestros candidatos ideales pueden esperar, y adaptamos nuestras ofertas dentro del rango basadas en la experiencia del candidato seleccionado, el conocimiento de la industria, las habilidades técnicas y de comunicación, y otros factores que puedan resultar relevantes durante el proceso de entrevista. Además de la compensación en efectivo, la compañía ofrece un paquete completo y altamente competitivo de beneficios, con una variedad de salud física, jubilación y ahorros, cuidado, bienestar emocional, transporte y otros beneficios, incluyendo beneficios selectivos los empleados pueden elegir para encajar mejor con las necesidades y situaciones personales de nuestra diversa fuerza laboral. HarperCollins Publishers es un empresario de igualdad de oportunidades.