Assistant Managing Editor

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About the role

  • Assistant Managing Editor coordinating audio scripts, metadata, title data, and backlist covers for Harlequin’s publishing operations. Hybrid Toronto role supporting HarperCollins audio catalogues.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the flow of audio material to the audio team and supporting external vendors
  • Collect final print file availability to inform audio deadlines and ensure timely delivery of all materials for recording
  • Maintain system updates ensuring accuracy of internal and external title data
  • Advise on script delivery dates
  • Annotate audio scripts and coordinate approvals
  • Generate audio credits and deliver all materials to the studio by the required deadline
  • Coordinate creation, approval, and distribution of enhancement PDFs before audio release
  • Maintain title data updates in the local title management system (MDM), including title setup and ISBN assignment for backlist
  • Update narrator, final runtime, pricing, release date, and in-house contributor data as required
  • Conduct weekly metadata checks to ensure ONIX metadata is complete and accurate for retailer distribution
  • Coordinate backlist cover creation with design and manage timely availability and distribution aligned with audio release dates

Requirements

  • 2-3 years prior experience in publishing and preferably in publishing operations or managing editorial
  • A. or equivalent
  • Clear understanding of publishing industry, editorial practices, and publishing operations preferred
  • PC literacy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven project management and organizational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$60,000 - CA$65,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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