Editorial Assistant, Love Inspired - New York, United States - HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins Publishers

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New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview

Company:
Harlequin Enterprises ULC

Job Title:
Editorial Assistant, Love Inspired

Department:
Editorial - Harlequin Brand Group

Status:
Regular Full Time

Location: 195 Broadway, New York, NY (hybrid model)

Job Summary:

The Editorial Assistant is responsible for obtaining an understanding of the publishing business and providing administrative assistance for the Love Inspired inspirational romance publishing programs.

A front-line contact for the Editorial team and assists in positively portraying the company to external sources.

We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and are able to do their best work.

We welcome all applicants, including those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and persons with disabilities.

Join us, and share your story.

Responsibilities

Completes first screen for all "slush" manuscripts and query letters submitted, identifies and forwards any worth further consideration.
Coordinates transfer of materials to other company departments as required.
Acts as frontline contact for the editorial team by screening requests or messages from external parties such as answering queries from authors/agents, unsolicited authors/agent calls, providing information when known or referring to the proper source and participating in pitching events.
Provides administrative assistance to the editorial team by creating, updating and/or maintaining internal systems; generating reports; requesting materials from contracted authors such as title suggestions, art fact sheet information, and social media content; coordinating deadlines for the team, scheduling meetings as required.
Provides editorial assistance to the editorial team by preparing reader reports and revision letters, writing and revising back cover copy, and with direction, reviewing copy editing and author approval/alterations.
Provides assistance to team as needed to back imprint strategy and growth.

Qualifications

Specific training or job experience required includes:

Undergraduate degree in English
Previous administrative experience
Postsecondary publishing Diploma is an asset
Oneyear experience in the publishing industry is an asset

Competencies/Skills:

Competencies and skills required to perform this job include:

Creativity, decisiveness, functional/technical knowledge, computer knowledge, adaptability/flexibility, customer orientation and a drive for results.
The ability to manage execution, to prioritize, to pay close attention to detail, and to deal with stress
Strong communication, planning, organizational, teamwork, and problemsolving skills

About Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of
HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins's global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

Job Locations _US-NY-New York_

Category _Editorial_

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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