Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
About Harlequin and HarperCollins Canada
Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction, releasing over 100 titles monthly to global audiences. As a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the world's second-largest consumer book publisher, Harlequin titles are distributed in 17 countries and 16 languages. We are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors.
HarperCollins Canada is known worldwide for the quality of its list, serving as the proud home of authors such as Esi Edugyan, Heather O'Neill, and Lawrence Hill. Our vision is to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors throughout the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada manages the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.
About the Role
The Editorial Assistant serves as a vital front-line contact for the Editorial Trade NY team, providing essential administrative support to the Editorial Director and select senior editors. This role is designed to offer a comprehensive understanding of the publishing business while ensuring the smooth operation of the Hanover Square publishing program.
In this position, you will act as the primary interface for the department, positively portraying the company to external sources. You will manage the initial screening of manuscripts and query letters, maintaining rigorous tracking of all incoming submissions to ensure complete status awareness. Your day-to-day responsibilities include liaising with authors and agents, preparing book-related sales materials, and handling contract processing. Additionally, you will contribute to the imprint's social media presence and manage various logistical tasks, from travel arrangements to ordering departmental supplies.
Hiring Process
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based strictly on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities during the job application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Please note that we will only respond to accommodation requests.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States
New York, New York
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide administrative support to the editorial director and senior editors
- check_circleLog and track all incoming manuscripts to maintain status awareness
- check_circlePrepare and traffic manuscript production and cover materials
- check_circleLiaise with authors and agents as a front-line contact
- check_circleScreen external requests and respond to queries from authors and agents
- check_circleScreen and complete first reviews for manuscripts and query letters
- check_circleCreate book-related sales materials including fact sheets
- check_circleProcess contract forms and manage payment processing
- check_circleContribute to the imprint's social media accounts
- check_circleManage department schedules, request ISBNs, and order office supplies
Requirements
- verifiedUndergraduate degree in English
- verifiedSome previous administrative experience
- verified1-year experience in the publishing industry an asset
Nice to Have
1-year experience in the publishing industry
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Skills, education and keywords
Education: Undergraduate degree in English required.
Frequently asked questions about Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers
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Day-to-day, the Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers will provide administrative support to the editorial director and senior editors; log and track all incoming manuscripts to maintain status awareness; prepare and traffic manuscript production and cover materials; and liaise with authors and agents as a front-line contact.
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To qualify for the Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers position, applicants should have: Undergraduate degree in English; Some previous administrative experience; and 1-year experience in the publishing industry an asset.
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Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers is based in 4, East 64th Street, Lenox Hill, Manhattan Community Board 8, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10065, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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HarperCollins Publishers has listed this Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) role as hybrid.
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Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
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Educational requirements for this role: Undergraduate degree in English required.
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Editorial Assistant (NYC Hybrid) at HarperCollins Publishers is part of the creative & design job category on Recrutus.
About HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers operates as a major entity within the book and periodical publishing industry, maintaining its headquarters in New York, New York. As the second-largest consumer book publisher globally, the organization manages operations across fifteen countries and leverages over two centuries of history. The company distributes approximately 10,000 new titles annually in sixteen languages and maintains a catalog exceeding 250,000 print and digital works. These publications span dozens of genres and are released through more than 120 branded imprints worldwide.
The publisher serves a diverse readership by bringing works from authors who have received prestigious accolades, including the Nobel Prize, the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Man Booker Prize, and the Newbery and Caldecott Medals. The catalog includes significant historical figures such as Mark Twain, the Brontë sisters, Charles Dickens, John F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr., alongside contemporary children's authors like Maurice Sendak and Shel Silverstein. Founded in 1817 by James and John Harper as a modest print shop, the organization has evolved into a global house with extensive operational depth. HarperCollins functions as a subsidiary of News Corp, continuing to deliver content across various markets while upholding a long-standing tradition of literary excellence.
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