Editor (Toronto Hybrid)

Overview

Company: Harlequin Enterprises ULC, an affiliate company of HarperCollins Publishers

Date: April 7, 2025

Job Title: Editor

Department: Editorial – Harlequin Brand Group

Reporting To: Senior Editor, Harlequin

Status: Regular Full Time

Location: 195 Broadway, New York, NY (hybrid model), 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (hybrid model)

Job Summary:

Leading romance publisher Harlequin Books is looking for a trend-forward editor to work on a new, exciting branch of our publishing business. Reporting to the Senior Editor, the editor will acquire and develop commercially successful books that stand out in a dynamic romance market for Afterglow Books, Carina Adores, and Harlequin Books, as well as our digital-first publishing program, Carina Press. This creative, hands-on editor will have a dedication to compelling storytelling; an interest in publishing a wide range of voices and subgenres, including spicy and queer romance; a passion for author care; and an understanding of multiple publication formats, from print to digital, audio, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Editing stories that resonate in the romance market, and a deep understanding of structure, pacing, dialogue, and character arcs
• Collaborating with authors to elevate their storytelling through diplomatic, constructive feedback that respects their voice and lived experience
• Finding and developing new authors through reading solicited and unsolicited submissions, and pitching projects to a cross-functional team
• Performing all editorial functions, including reading and evaluating proposals, developmental and line editing, creating cover copy and art briefs, and shepherding manuscripts through the production process
• Building relationships with agents that lead to landing competitive projects and relationships with authors that position their books and careers for long-term success
• Staying ahead of book trends in a competitive market, across all formats, and being curious about larger cultural trends
• Staying open to learning from all members of the team, and mentoring team members when applicable
• Collaborating with a cross-functional team to position book copy, covers, and sales pitches for maximum impact
• Managing projects for new initiatives as directed
• Representing the company internally, externally, and with the media

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ editorial experience in commercial fiction with demonstrated successes in the romance space
• A keen editorial eye for stories that are emotionally compelling and commercially appealing
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills
• A curious, collaborative mindset that welcomes adaptability and innovation
• A drive for results plus skills in project management and meeting multiple deadlines
• Experience with authors and agents and proven negotiation skills

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance. We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.