Senior Editor

HarperCollins is currently seeking a Senior Editor for the Harper imprint. In this role you will acquire lead-level titles with an emphasis on non-fiction.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain agent and author relationships.
• Actively solicit, acquire, evaluate, and develop proposals and book concepts.
• Champion books through the publishing process.
• Maintain an effective relationship with art, managing editorial, production, and other support departments.
• Oversee the preparation of fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; and review marketing and publicity materials.
• Conduct and evaluate sales research, as it relates to comprehension of P&Ls.
• Work constructively with marketing and publicity departments in building author-specific promotional plans.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant editorial experience
• Established agency contacts
• Acquisition and publication of profitable and/or critically viable projects
• Optimistic and innovative outlook toward publishing
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Eloquent and savvy presentation abilities
• Effective, productive communication with colleagues
• 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

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.

This role is currently based out of New York, NY. You will need to commute to the office when it reopens.

HarperCollins is an equal opportunity employer.

Our recruitment team will review all applications submitted through www.harpercollins.com/careers. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This role will be taken down when we are no longer accepting new applicants.