Company: HarperCollins

Location: Toronto, ON

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Job date: Fri, 30 May 2025 04:50:51 GMT

Job description: OverviewEmployee: HarlequinJob Title: EditorDepartment(s): Trade TorontoReports to: Editorial DirectorStatus: Regular Full TimeLocation: 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (hybrid model)MIRA Books is the commercial romantic fiction arm of Harlequin Trade Publishing, and publishes a diverse cross-section of trending and trend-setting fiction in the growing and evolving romance space. Reporting to the Editorial Director, this position will be responsible for soliciting, acquiring and developing authors and books for the MIRA imprint within the Harlequin trade division, as well as working with the editorial, publicity and marketing teams to develop the publishing strategy for this program and their books.ResponsibilitiesEditorial Quality:

• Works with authors and agents to solicit and acquire manuscripts with the correct editorial fit for the publishing strategy.
• Reads submissions (solicited and unsolicited where applicable), responds to authors/agents, presents projects at acquisition meetings and to the sales department, negotiates contracts and monitors payments to authors.
• Manages and develops their respective list of 10-15 acquired and inherited authors, to elicit the highest quality of writing.
• Performs all editorial functions when appropriate, including reading and evaluating proposals, providing revisions to authors, and line editing. Oversees copy editing and author approval/ alterations. Works with the Production department to meet all deadlines.
• Participates in various editorial, sales and marketing meetings as required, including seasonal Launch presentations; prepares the necessary materials for their titles as needed and updates the internal systems as required with key author/title information.
• Stays current with competitive marketplace, both print and digital, and trends.
• Demonstrates and strives for continued innovation, creativity, consumer and competitive insights.
• Provides assistance to the team as needed to support imprint strategy and growth.

Product Packaging:

• Provides editorial input into cover design to ensure key selling features are reflected in the book package. Works with the Marketing and Art team on design recommendations.
• Writes catalog, jacket, and marketing copy and manages all metadata associated with titles and authors.

Author/Agent Management:

• Manages their list of authors under contract and develops new authors by providing mentoring and guidance with respect to career direction.
• Actively maintains positive relationships through regular outreach with the agent community.
• Represents the program/company at both internal and external conferences and with the media.

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree, with a minimum 5 years progressive editorial and acquisitions experience in book publishing.
• Strong communication and editorial skills
• Experience finding, editing and cultivating key authors.
• Demonstrates project management, planning and organizing skills, team work and collaboration, leadership, and initiative as well as a drive for results.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills who can follow through on deadlines.
• Established contacts within the agent community.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Passion for books.
• High level of creativity/innovation, functional/technical knowledge.
• Solid understanding of the digital market.

About HarperCollins Canada and HarlequinHarlequin 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 publisherin the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over 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 is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globeHarperCollins 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.We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Overview of Job Role: Editor at MIRA Books (Harlequin)

Employee: Harlequin
Job Title: Editor
Location: 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (Hybrid)
Department: Trade Toronto
Reports to: Editorial Director
Status: Regular Full Time

About MIRA Books

MIRA Books is Harlequin’s commercial romantic fiction division, focusing on diverse and trendsetting narratives in the evolving romance genre.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial Quality

• Soliciting Manuscripts: Work with authors and agents to acquire suitable manuscripts aligned with the publishing strategy.
• Reading Submissions: Evaluate and respond to submissions and present projects internally.
• Author Management: Manage 10-15 authors to maintain high-quality writing, overseeing all editorial functions and collaborating with production to meet deadlines.
• Market Awareness: Stay updated on market trends and innovations, contributing to strategy development.

Product Packaging

• Cover Design Input: Provide editorial guidance on cover designs and create marketing materials.

Author/Agent Management

• Mentorship: Guide authors in their careers and maintain relationships with agents.
• Representation: Act as the face of the program at conferences and media events.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years in editorial and acquisitions in book publishing.
• Exceptional communication, project management, organizational, and negotiation skills.
• A deep passion for books and understanding of the digital market.

About HarperCollins Canada

Harlequin, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, publishes over 100 titles monthly across genres and boasts many acclaimed authors. They prioritize author partnerships and career development within the Canadian and global markets.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Harlequin is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and diversity in hiring practices.

Note: Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.