Editorial Assistant assisting the global series publishing program at Harlequin Canada. Performing various administrative and editorial support tasks in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities
Completing first screen for all “slush” manuscripts and query letters submitted, and identifying and forwarding those for further consideration.
Providing assistance to the Editorial team by preparing reader reports and revision letters.
Reviewing copy editing of manuscripts and final author alterations.
Assisting with other editorial duties as needed.
Preparing cover design briefing documents and frontmatter materials.
Collecting materials for and submitting back cover copy requests.
Creating and coordinating metadata specific to each story.
Trafficking backlist materials and assisting with research of titles and more.
Screening requests and answering queries from authors/agents, addressing unsolicited author/agent inquiries, and participating in online and in person pitching events.
Providing assistance to team as needed to support imprint strategy and growth.
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in the Humanities
Previous administrative experience
Post-secondary publishing Diploma is an asset
One-year experience in the publishing industry is an asset
Quick to learn, adaptability and flexibility, functional and technical knowledge, familiarity with software platforms (i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and a drive for results.
The ability to manage execution, to prioritize, to pay close attention to detail, and to deal with pressing deadlines and production schedules.
Benefits
We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique.
We strive to create a welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and is able to do their best work.
We welcome all applicants, including those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry.
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