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About the role

  • 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.

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Junior

Salary

CA$45,000 - CA$48,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridTorontoCanada

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