HarperCollins Publishers · 4 hours ago
Editor (NYC Hybrid)
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expHarperCollins Publishers is seeking an Editor with a passion for manga, manhwa, and manhua to join its team. The role involves acquiring and editing titles while collaborating with a creative team to produce high-quality publications.
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Responsibilities
Acquire and edit approximately 15–20 titles per year
Have a deep understanding of the manga industry in the US market across all age categories and formats while collaborating with the in-house editorial team to shape the list
Cultivate, foster, and maintain relationships with licensors, agents, scouts, and creators from Japan
Communicate with licensors and creators from Japan alongside in-house and Global HarperCollins teams to ensure projects uphold standards of the highest quality while also adhering to licensor guidelines
Edit manuscripts, sketches, final artwork, and cover designs
Shepherd materials through the production process and oversee all aspects of the publication process by collaborating with Editorial, Design, Production, Marketing, and Sales departments throughout a projects’ development
Hire and manage freelancers involved in the production of publications
Share, read, and evaluate potential projects and contribute thoughtful feedback in Editorial meetings
Write copy, including title sheets, flap copy, selling copy, and catalog copy; review marketing and publicity materials
Conducts sales research, creates P&Ls, drafts contract requests
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4–5 years' editorial experience in the graphic novel, manga, and/or book publishing industries
Relationships with key creators, publishers, and agencies in the manga and anime spaces
Experience with story development and art direction and ability to share critical yet thoughtful feedback with creators and licensors throughout the lifecycle of a book
Strong writing, communication, time management, and project management skills
College-level degree or equivalent work experience required
Occasional travel required
Preferred
Preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and ClipStudio strongly preferred
In-depth knowledge of social media platforms a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
Variety of physical health, retirement and savings, caregiving, emotional wellbeing, transportation, and other benefits
Elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce
Company
HarperCollins Publishers
HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Charlie Redmayne
CEO, HarperCollins UK
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Lisa Sharkey
SVP, Publisher Harper Influence at HarperCollins
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