Editorial Projects Lead — Publishing Operations

News Corp; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HarperCollins Christian Publishing seeks an Editorial Project Manager to coordinate editorial workflows from title acceptance through production. You will manage metadata, liaise with editors and freelancers, and support schedules for Reflective and Academic titles.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in editorial project management, strong Word/Excel skills, and a BA in English or related field. Travel to supported locations is possible, with primary offices in Grand Rapids or Nashville.

Qualifications

• Advanced use of Microsoft Office required.
• Bachelor's degree in English or related field; 3–5 years of project management experience preferred.
• Strong publishing/editorial knowledge and operational workflow understanding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate editorial workflows from Publishing Board acceptance through final printer-ready files.
• Manage metadata and product records across Reflective titles, resolving issues promptly.
• Oversee freelance editorial assignments, including delivery, evaluation, and payments.
• Support bi-weekly production rounds and contribute to process improvements.
• Facilitate meetings and prepare schedules for frontlist and reprint projects.

Job description

HarperCollins Christian Publishing seeks an Editorial Project Manager to coordinate editorial workflows from title acceptance through production. You will manage metadata, liaise with editors and freelancers, and support schedules for Reflective and Academic titles.

Applicants should have 3–5 years in editorial project management, strong Word/Excel skills, and a BA in English or related field. Travel to supported locations is possible, with primary offices in Grand Rapids or Nashville.