Associate Editor (NYC Hybrid) - Hanover Square Press

Location: 195 Broadway, New York (hybrid model)

About the role

The Associate Editor for Hanover Square is responsible for soliciting, acquiring and editing manuscripts in genres such as biography, history, journalism, memoir, pop culture, psychology, science and true crime, as well as high-concept fiction—including crime, horror, literary, sci-fi/fantasy, speculative novels and works in translation. The Associate Editor is a key representative for the imprint and must work closely with numerous internal departments as well as the author and agent communities. This is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a list, edit acquisitions for a top-tier list and work with an innovative publishing team with a proven track of success.

Hanover Square Press, an imprint of Harlequin/HarperCollins, draws its name from what was once known as “Printing House Square” in Manhattan, home to the early American printers, publishers, and booksellers who thrived in the 1700s and early 1800s. Our list covers nonfiction—including biography, business, history, journalism, memoir, pop culture, psychology, science and true crime—as well as high-concept fiction—including crime, horror, literary, sci-fi/fantasy, speculative novels and works in translation. Whatever the genre, our acquisitions wish list is driven by our search for one-of-a-kind, attention-grabbing stories from authors with unique perspectives and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Solicits, acquires, edits, and guides the publishing strategy for commercial fiction and nonfiction books in accordance with the imprint’s vision.
• Oversees books through all phases of the publishing process from acquisition to on-sale and beyond, acting as the in-house liaison with internal departments (marketing, publicity, sales, art, production, contracts, etc.).
• Develops and executes a clear and commercial publishing vision for titles, including launch presentations, cover direction, etc.
• Edits and/or offers editorial feedback on select acquired projects alongside senior editors and editorial director.
• Keeps an eye on current trends and develops book ideas with broad sales potential.
• Fosters existing and new agent relationships.
• Writes copy for use on cover, galleys, marketing, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of competitive marketplace and monitors self-published space for opportunities and trends.
• Acts as a key representative for the imprint both internally and externally with agents, scouts, foreign publishers, and media.
• Occasional attendance at conferences and fairs.
• Develops homegrown, reverse-engineered book projects with an eye towards revenue potential.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree
• 2-3+ years of publishing or related experience with a proven track record of acquisition in nonfiction and fiction
• Keen eye for commercial books with strong sales potential
• A commitment to publishing books from a diverse range of voices and perspectives
• Excellent editorial and copy writing skills
• Broad list of agent contacts, with specific emphasis on those who represent categories that match the imprint’s focus
• Strong negotiation skills along with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls

Benefits

• Summer Hours from late May to early September
• Hybrid work, flexible start/stop times
• Paid time off days and vacation allotment, starting at three weeks (prorated based on start date)
• Flexible benefit plans to fit your needs and pension matching

Pay

The salary range for this position is $65,000-$70,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.