Company HarperCollins Canada Ltd.

Job Title Senior Editor

Department Editorial

Reports to Editor in Chief

Overview The primary responsibility of the Senior Editor is to identify, acquire and edit high-performing titles for HarperCollins Canada Ltd., with a particular focus on titles for the Collins Canada imprint. The Collins Canada imprint is the leading Canadian publisher of nonfiction titles in business, health, how-to, and sports, as well as a growing list of intellectual property titles.

Responsibilities

Substantive and line edit manuscripts, publishing 10-12 titles per fiscal year.

Identify and acquire high-potential non-fiction projects for the HarperCollins and Collins non-fiction lists.

Acquire books through agented submissions and referrals, as well as commissions by researching and pursuing personalities with established platforms.

Conceive and build projects from scratch for the intellectual property publishing program.

Analyze sales data and trends to react quickly to publishing opportunities.

Project manage and see through multiple books at a time on schedule.

Generate P&Ls; and book costings that meet financial parameters.

Position books in-house and externally for maximum success through solid presentations and the preparation of compelling metadata and descriptive copy.

Communicate regularly with the Editor in Chief and the Publisher.

Identify legal issues and conduct legal reviews with counsel if necessary.

Contribute actively to increasing diversity on the HarperCanada publishing program.

Provide the best possible care and attention to authors.





Attend launches and industry events and participate in industry outreach representing HarperCollins.

Qualifications

An undergraduate degree from an accredited university.

A diploma or certificate from an accredited publishing program would be an asset.

5 years minimum of editorial experience with a focus on acquisitions and substantive editing of both fiction and non-fiction.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Strong negotiation skills.

Strong organizational and project-management skills.

Knowledge of the book industry and the market.

Established network of contacts.

Proven ability to meet deadlines, determine priorities and pay attention to detail.

The ability to work individually and collaboratively, and to maintain strong, positive relationships with others in-house and with the publishing industry at large.

A proven track record of industry engagement and outreach.

A positive attitude with a focus on collaboration and teamwork.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Salary Salary range: $80,000 – $90,000.

Equal Opportunity Statement HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.

Accommodation Statement HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application and interview process. If you need assistance completing your application due to a disability, please contact the Talent Management team.

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📌 Senior Editor (Toronto Hybrid)
🏢 HarperCollins Publishers
📍 Toronto