HarperCollins Publishers is hiring: VP/Executive Editor or Executive Editor in N

Overview
We are currently seeking a VP, Executive Editor OR Executive Editor to acquire upmarket commercial fiction, literary fiction and select non-fiction for the Harper imprint.

This is a hybrid position based out of our New York office.

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 8 years of relevant editorial experience for Executive Editor; Minimum 10 years of relevant editorial experience to be considered at VP level

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

Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry

Experience acquiring and editing upmarket nonfiction in the areas of narrative/journalism, history/current affairs and more

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 written and oral communication skills

Proficient knowledge of MS Office

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$190,000. 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.

Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Accordingly, offers extended for this role will include an annual incentive opportunity expressed as a percentage of salary or a fixed amount. Similarly to salary, annual incentive opportunity targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.

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.

Job Locations
US-NY-New York

Category
Editorial

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

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In Summary: We are seeking a VP, Executive Editor OR Executive Editor to acquire upmarket commercial fiction, literary fiction and select non-fiction for the Harper imprint . Responsibilities include acquiring lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential . Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process .

En Español: En la actualidad buscamos un VP, Editor Ejecutivo O Editor Ejecutivo para adquirir ficción comercial de lujo, ficción literaria y no-ficción selectiva para la imprenta Harper. Esta es una posición híbrida basada en nuestra oficina de Nueva York. Responsabilidades Adquiere títulos de nivel principal con potencial crítico y mejor vendido, y edita manuscritos para su publicación. Shepherds escribe manuales a través del proceso productivo y supervisa todos los aspectos del proceso de publicación, incluyendo trabajar con el diseño para crear paquetes comercializables y con el grupo de marketing para desarrollar planes de marketing. Trabaja directamente con autores, agentes y todos los departamentos internos. Superviene las relaciones de fact sheet, chaqueta y catálogos; revisa material de mercadeo. Conduce e analiza investigaciones sobre ventas, con una comprensión profunda de p&ls. Preste conocimientos sobre los títulos en las reuniones editoriales. Historia/asuntos actuales y más Capacidad para comunicarse eficazmente con todos los niveles de la organización Habilidades organizativas fuertes y atención al detalle La capacidad de trabajar independientemente y establecer prioridades bajo presión Excelentes habilidades de comunicación escrita y oral Conocimiento del MS Office El rango salarial para este puesto es de $100,000-$190,000 Reconocemos que atraer a los mejores talentos es clave para nuestra estrategia y éxito como empresa. Como resultado, nos proponemos flexibilidad en la estructuración de ofertas de compensación competitivas para asegurarnos de ser capaces de atraer los mejores candidatos. Al igual que el salario, los objetivos anuales de oportunidades de incentivo se establecen sobre la base de una variedad de factores incluyendo las prácticas competitivas del mercado. Además de la compensación en efectivo, la compañía ofrece un paquete completo y altamente competitivo de beneficios, con una variedade de salud física, jubilación y ahorros, cuidado, bienestar emocional, transporte y otros beneficios, incluidos los beneficios "electivos" que los empleados pueden seleccionar para adaptarse mejor a las necesidades y situaciones personales de nuestra diversa fuerza laboral. HarperCollins Publishers es un empresario de igualdad de oportunidades. Empleos ubicaciones EE.UU.-Nueva York Categoría Editorial Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración por empleo sin tener en cuenta su raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estatus de veterano protegido o estado de discapacidad. EEO/AA/M/Disabled/Vets #J-18808-Ljbffr