Overview
We are currently seeking a VP, Executive Editor OR Executive Editor to acquire upmarket commercial fiction, literary fiction and select non-fiction for the Harper imprint.
This is a hybrid position based out of our New York office.
Responsibilities
Shepherds manuscripts through production process and oversees all aspects of the publication process, including working with design to create marketable packages and with the marketing group to develop marketing plans.
Works directly with authors, agents, and all in-house departments.
Oversees fact sheet, jacket, and catalog copy; reviews marketing material.
Conducts and analyzes sales research, with a deep understanding of p&ls.
Presents titles at various sales meetings.
Negotiates contracts with agents.
Shares supervision of an editorial assistant.
Qualifications
Acquisition and publication of multiple profitable and/or critically viable projects
Excellent negotiation skills and strong presentation skills
Established relationships with relevant agents and industry colleagues
Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
Experience acquiring and editing upmarket nonfiction in the areas of narrative/journalism, history/current affairs and more
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels across the organization
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient knowledge of MS Office
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 range for this position is $100,000-$190,000. 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.
Pay-for-performance is a key element in our strategy to attract, engage, and motivate talented people to do their best work. Accordingly, offers extended for this role will include an annual incentive opportunity expressed as a percentage of salary or a fixed amount. Similarly to salary, annual incentive opportunity targets are set based on a variety of factors including competitive market practice.
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.
Job Locations US-NY-New York
Category Editorial
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled/Vets
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