Editorial Assistant — Hybrid Publishing Support & Front-Line

HarperCollins Publishers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlequin NY is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide essential administrative support to a senior editor and the editing team in a hybrid New York office. The role includes handling manuscript screening, tracking submissions, preparing materials, and liaising with authors and agents to help move projects forward.

Candidates should have an undergraduate English degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in books.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience is preferred.
• 1-year publishing industry experience is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and pay close attention to detail.
• Interest in books and reading, particularly genre focuses of the imprint.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to a senior editor and other editors as needed.
• Screen manuscripts and queries; track submissions.
• Prepare and traffic manuscript production and cover materials.
• Liaise with authors and agents, and handle general inquiries.

Skills

Strong communication

Planning and organization

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate English degree

Job description

Harlequin NY is seeking an Editorial Assistant to provide essential administrative support to a senior editor and the editing team in a hybrid New York office. The role includes handling manuscript screening, tracking submissions, preparing materials, and liaising with authors and agents to help move projects forward.

Candidates should have an undergraduate English degree, strong organizational and communication skills, and an interest in books.