Editorial Associate, Hybrid — Nashville Publishing

News Corp; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Christian Publishing in Nashville offers an Assistant Editor role within Renew, focusing on developing Christian titles and managing editorial tasks.

You will work with experienced editors, support manuscript preparation, and coordinate across editorial, design, and marketing teams to bring books to readers. The position emphasizes organization, research, and collaborative skills in a growth-focused publishing group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field required.
• 1–3 years in publishing or related experience preferred.
• Familiarity with editorial processes and manuscript prep helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support editors through development from concept to publication.
• Assist with manuscript reviews, proofreading, and transmittal materials.
• Organize previously published content and maintain accurate editorial records.
• Assist with catalog copy, cover copy, consumer descriptions, and approvals.
• Coordinate editorial schedules and track deadlines and approvals.
• Support contracts, freelance assignments, invoices, and payments.
• Collaborate with design, production, marketing, and sales to move projects forward.
• Research market trends and publishing opportunities.

Skills

Strong writing

Proofreading

Communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Research

Editorial processes

Manuscript preparation

Collaboration

Learning publishing systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/ Journalism/ Communications

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

HarperCollins Christian Publishing in Nashville offers an Assistant Editor role within Renew, focusing on developing Christian titles and managing editorial tasks.

You will work with experienced editors, support manuscript preparation, and coordinate across editorial, design, and marketing teams to bring books to readers. The position emphasizes organization, research, and collaborative skills in a growth-focused publishing group.