Editor - HarperCollins Publishers

Overview

HarperCollins seeks an Editor with a passion for sequential storytelling to join its graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. Established in 2020, HarperAlley is a collaborative, creator-focused publisher of graphic novels for readers across all age categories and genres. The Editor will report to the VP/Publisher of HarperAlley and will acquire and edit a select number of titles while bringing their own fresh ideas to the table. The highly motivated candidate will have a collaborative spirit and work across the division with a creative and dynamic group to publish groundbreaking books that will resonate with readers all around the world.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and edit approximately 8–10 titles per year.
• Have a deep understanding of the graphic novel industry across all age categories and formats.
• Possess a strong interest in Manga, Manhwa, Light Novels, and other Manga-related forms.
• Shepherd materials through the production process and oversee all aspects of the publication process, collaborating with Editorial, Design, Production, Marketing, and Sales departments throughout a projects’ development.
• Establishes and maintains strong and extensive agent and author relationships.
• Read and evaluate submissions and contribute thoughtful feedback to Editorial meetings.
• Write copy, including title sheets, flap copy, selling copy, and catalog copy; review marketing and publicity materials.
• Conducts sales research, creates P&Ls, drafts contract requests.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ editorial experience in the graphic novel industry.
• Strong understanding of the graphic novel editorial process a must.
• Knowledge of key authors and artists in the graphic novel space a plus.
• Strong understanding and passion for manga and anime strongly preferred.
• College-level degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and ClipStudio strongly preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of social media platforms a plus.
• Occasional travel required.

Personal Strengths:

• Ability to work in harmony with authors and agents.
• A self-starter who is organized and able to work independently.
• Relationship builder, diplomatic and collaborative.
• Flexible team player with the ability to make adjustments as needed on any given project.

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books.  When you apply for a position, we want to know why you want to work here, and why you are interested in the job. That’s why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary for this position is $65,000-$75,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

In addition to cash compensation, the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package, with a variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits, including "elective" benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.     

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.