HarperCollins Publishers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced book editor to join the HarperCollins Adult’s Books Team. This is a full-time position, based at our head office in Sydney CBD.

 The role: 

To edit and project manage a range of adult fiction and non-fiction titles, from delivery of the manuscript to the sign-off for approval to print. 

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience as an in-house book editor in a book publishing company 
• Superior knowledge of English grammar, punctuation and spelling 
• Keen general knowledge 
• Willingness to work to tight deadlines and budgets
• Great attention to detail 

Activities include: 

• Liaising with the book’s publisher and following briefs
• Structural editing 
• Copy editing
• Proofreading
• Setting up and keeping to each book’s schedule 
• Reviewing and creating metadata and keywords 
• Picture research and fee negotiation 
• Assembling material for picture sections 
• Obtaining and checking copyright permissions 
• Liaising with colleagues in other departments, especially Production, Typesetting and Design 
• Liaising with authors and illustrators 
• Proofreading book-related material for other departments, if required 
• Assisting fellow editors, if required 
• Attending meetings relating to the editor’s books 

 If this sounds like you, please apply. Only successful candidates will be contacted for an interview.

At HarperCollins ANZ we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invite candidates of all ages, races, religions, genders, sexual orientation and people with disability to apply for this or any other advertised role.