Assistant Editor: Digital Publishing & Growth

HarperCollins; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins UK is seeking an Assistant Editor for HQ Digital. You will provide editorial and desk editing support to the Publishing team, helping with submissions, metadata, and author communications, while coordinating with marketing, sales, rights, and digital departments.

The role suits digitally-savvy candidates with initiative and energy, eager to grow in a dynamic publishing environment and to contribute to best-in-class publishing and author care.

Qualifications

• Experience working at editorial assistant level or above.
• Strong knowledge of the digital publishing market and emerging trends.
• A love of commercial fiction.
• Proven editorial skills, including desk editing work, copywriting and accurate proof-reading.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities and work independently.
• Excellent command of English, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Advanced MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

Responsibilities

• Editorial: Maintain communication with authors and agents; develop publishing strategies; assist publishing director with their list; liaise with teams across marketing, sales, rights, operations and digital; coordinate with freelance editors; manage titles from acquisition to publication; ensure metadata is up-to-date; draft cover/catalogue copy; use AI tools to streamline processes; track submissions and draft responses.

Skills

Editorial experience

Digital publishing

Commercial fiction

Desk editing

Copywriting

Proofreading

Project management

English proficiency

Communication

MS Office

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

HarperCollins UK is seeking an Assistant Editor for HQ Digital. You will provide editorial and desk editing support to the Publishing team, helping with submissions, metadata, and author communications, while coordinating with marketing, sales, rights, and digital departments.

The role suits digitally-savvy candidates with initiative and energy, eager to grow in a dynamic publishing environment and to contribute to best-in-class publishing and author care.