HarperCollins Christian Publishing · 9 hours ago
Editor (NYC Hybrid)
US-NY-New York
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $80K/yr
4+ years expHarperCollins Christian Publishing is seeking an Editor with a passion for manga, manhwa, and manhua to join its team. The Editor will acquire and edit titles while collaborating with a creative group to publish groundbreaking books that resonate with readers around the world.
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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
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and understanding of Adobe Creative Suite and ClipStudio strongly preferred
Occasional travel required
Preferred
Preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English
In-depth knowledge of social media platforms a plus
Cover letters are strongly preferred
Benefits
A comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package
A 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 Christian Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an inspirational content publishing company.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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