Job Description

We are currently seeking an Editorial Assistant for the Harper Imprint. The position involves assisting two SVP/Executive Editors with daily administrative and editorial responsibilities. In this role you will work on fiction and narrative nonfiction, both literary and commercial.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, works with supervisor on all stages of acquisition and publication, including acquisition forms such as P&L requests, drafting and routing contract requests, drafting fact sheet copy, and reviewing catalog and flap copy.
• Corresponding directly with authors, agents, and staff in other departments.
• Traffics manuscript through production, liaising with authors to meet publishing deadlines.
• Assists supervisors in the acquisitions process by reading and evaluating manuscripts and proposals, drafting rejection letters, evaluating market competition and trends, and researching and developing ideas. Providing administrative support including answering phones, maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments, and maintaining editorial files.

Qualifications

• College degree or 1+ of relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and follow through skills
• Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Creative self-starter with a love for books

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 for this position is $52,500. 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.