Assistant Editor — Christian Publishing (Hybrid, Nashville)

HarperCollins Publishers; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Christian Publishing seeks an Assistant Editor to support editorial development across a diverse range of books and devotional content in the Renew division. You will assist editors, review manuscripts, and help prepare briefs, contributing to organizational workflows in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will work with experienced editors and teams to coordinate schedules, manage documents, and support author and agent communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or a related field.
• 1–3 years experience in publishing or a related field preferred.
• Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style, Scripture references, and the Christian Writer's Manual of Style is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support editors throughout the editorial development process from concept to publication.
• Assist with manuscript reviews, proofreading, editorial corrections, and preparation of project briefs.
• Organize previously published source content and maintain accurate records of selections and references.
• Assist with catalog copy, cover copy, consumer descriptions, and other editorial materials including reviews and approvals.
• Coordinate editorial schedules, track deadlines, and maintain project records in publishing databases.
• Assist with author, agent, and internal communications, manuscript deliveries, and follow-ups.
• Prepare editorial meeting agendas, project updates, and publishing presentations.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Research abilities

Editing workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, journalism, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

HarperCollins Christian Publishing seeks an Assistant Editor to support editorial development across a diverse range of books and devotional content in the Renew division. You will assist editors, review manuscripts, and help prepare briefs, contributing to organizational workflows in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will work with experienced editors and teams to coordinate schedules, manage documents, and support author and agent communications.