VP/Executive Editor or Executive Editor

$100,000 - $190,000/Yr

HarperCollins Publishers - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - New York, NY

Warehousing and Storage

About the position

The VP, Executive Editor or Executive Editor at HarperCollins Publishers is responsible for acquiring and editing upmarket commercial fiction, literary fiction, and select non-fiction for the Harper imprint. This hybrid role involves overseeing the entire publication process, collaborating with various departments, and ensuring the successful launch of titles with critical and bestselling potential.

Responsibilities

• Acquires lead-level titles with critical and bestselling potential, and edits manuscripts for publication.
• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of relevant editorial experience for Executive Editor; Minimum 10 years of relevant editorial experience to be considered at VP level
• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
• Physical health benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Caregiving benefits
• Emotional wellbeing benefits
• Transportation benefits
• Elective benefits that employees may select to best fit their needs