Senior/Executive Editor - William Morrow/Avon
Overview Morrow/Avon is seeking a Senior Editor or Executive Editor who will focus on acquiring commercial womens, romance, book club, and speculative fiction.
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 a direct report.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years (Senior Editor) or 8 years (Executive Editor) of relevant editorial experience
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
Extensive experience reviewing contracts
Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
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 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.
Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.
_ The salary range for this position is $75,000-$125,000.
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.
Job Locations _US-NY-New York_ Category _Editorial_ Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Contract Management Coordinating Editing Market Segmentation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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 a direct report.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years (Senior Editor) or 8 years (Executive Editor) of relevant editorial experience
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
Extensive experience reviewing contracts
Strong understanding and awareness of general marketplace and relevant market segments within industry
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 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.
Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.
_ The salary range for this position is $75,000-$125,000.
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.
Job Locations _US-NY-New York_ Category _Editorial_ Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Communication Contract Management Coordinating Editing Market Segmentation Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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