Senior Editor (NYC Hybrid)

Company: Harlequin Enterprises ULC

Date: December 2025

Job Title: Senior Editor Afterglow and Carina by Harlequin

Department: Editorial Harlequin Brand Group

Reporting To: Executive Editor Harlequin

Status: Regular Full Time

Location: 195 Broadway New York NY (hybrid model) OR

22 Adelaide Street West Toronto (hybrid model)

Job Summary:

Leading romance publisher Harlequin Books is looking for a trend-forward senior editor to solicit acquire and edit romance fiction across all sub-genres for trade and digital-first audiences and guide the manuscripts through all stages of publication.

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 deep knowledge of romance trends and audiences; a record of acquiring commercially successful projects; a passion for author care; and an understanding of multiple publication formats from print to digital audio and beyond.

• For trade acquire and edit lead-level projects with commercial bestselling potential in line with the imprints vision
• For digital acquire and edit projects serving emerging fandoms in the romance market
• Collaborate directly with authors of varying experience levels to elevate their storytelling through diplomatic constructive feedback that respects their voice and lived experience
• Brainstorm develop and edit commercial data-driven IP projects and coordinate with authors to write them
• Perform all editorial functions including evaluating proposals developmental and line editing and a deep understanding of structure pacing dialogue and character arcs
• Oversee books through all phases of publication from acquisition to on-sale and beyond acting as the in-house liaison with internal departments i.e. marketing publicity sales art production contracts etc.
• Develop and execute a clear and commercial publishing vision for titles including launch presentations cover direction catalog copy art briefs and more
• Keep an eye on current cultural trends and the competitive marketplace and develop book ideas with broad sales potential
• Foster existing and new agent relationships and negotiate contracts
• Act as a key representative for the imprint both internally and externally with agents authors and industry colleagues with occasional attendance at conferences
• May share supervision of 1-2 direct reports

• 5 years editorial experience in commercial fiction with a proven track record for acquisition and publication of profitable projects in the romance space
• A keen eye for commercial compelling books with sales potential
• Excellent editorial copy writing and presentation skills
• Excellent negotiation skills with knowledge of standard publishing contracts and P&Ls
• Broad range of agent author and industry contacts
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skillsacross all levels of the organization
• A curious collaborative mindset that welcomes adaptability and innovation
• A drive for results plus the ability to work independently and set priorities under pressure

Whats in It For You

• The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing working with a very talented team and exceptional books
• Summer Hours from late May to early September
• Hybrid work flexible start/stop times
• Work from anywhere 4 weeks per year!
• 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
• Working with passionate people!

HarperCollins Publishers is a company full of people who are passionate about books. When you apply for a position we want to know why you want to work here and why you are interested in the job.Thats why cover letters are strongly preferred.

The salary range for this position is $75000-$95000. 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 candidates experience industry knowledge technical and communication skills and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.

In addition to cash compensation the company provides a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package with a variety of physical health retirement and savings caregiving emotional wellbeing transportation and other benefits including elective benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.

HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.

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