Editor leading The Globe and Mail’s Intelligence Unit on major issues shaping Canada’s future. Directing expert collaboration, multidisciplinary journalism and multi - platform editorial products.
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.
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