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Associate Editor (NYC Hybrid) - Hanover Square Press
HarperCollins Publishers•New York, NY
•$65,000 - $70,000•Hybrid
About The Position
The Associate Editor for Hanover Square is responsible for soliciting, acquiring and editing manuscripts in genres such as biography, history, journalism, memoir, pop culture, psychology, science and true crime, as well as high-concept fiction - including crime, horror, literary, sci-fi/fantasy, speculative novels and works in translation. The Associate Editor is a key representative for the imprint and must work closely with numerous internal departments as well as the author and agent communities. This is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a list, edit acquisitions for a top-tier list and work with an innovative publishing team with a proven track of success.
Requirements
- Undergraduate Degree
- 2-3+ years of publishing or related experience with a proven track record of acquisition in nonfiction and fiction
- Keen eye for commercial books with strong sales potential
- A commitment to publishing books from a diverse range of voices and perspectives.
- Excellent editorial and copy writing skills.
- Broad list of agent contacts, with specific emphasis on those who represent categories that match the imprint’s focus.
- Strong negotiation skills along with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls
Responsibilities
- Solicits, acquires, edits, and guides the publishing strategy for commercial fiction and nonfiction books in accordance with the imprint’s vision.
- Oversees books through all phases of the publishing process from acquisition to on-sale and beyond, acting as the in-house liaison with internal departments (marketing, publicity, sales, art, production, contracts, etc.)
- Develops and executes a clear and commercial publishing vision for titles, including launch presentations, cover direction, etc.
- Edits and/or offers editorial feedback on select acquired projects alongside senior editors and editor director;
- Keeps an eye on current trends and develops book ideas with broad sales potential.
- Fosters existing and new agent relationships.
- Writes copy for use on cover, galleys, marketing, etc.
- Maintains knowledge of competitive marketplace and monitors self-published space for opportunities and trends.
- Acts as a key representative for the imprint both internally and externally with agents, scouts, foreign publishers, and media.
- Occasional attendance at conferences and fairs.
- Develops homegrown, reverse-engineered book projects with an eye towards revenue potential.
Benefits
- Summer Hours from late May to early September
- Hybrid work, flexible start/stop times
- Paid time off days and vacation allotment, starting at three weeks (prorated based on start date)
- Flexible benefit plans to fit your needs and pension matching
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
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