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Company Name : HarperCollins Publishers
Location : Toronto, ON
Position : Editorial Assistant, MIRA Books

Job Description : Overview:Company: Harlequin Enterprises ULCDepartment: Harlequin Trade PublishingReporting To: Senior Editor, MIRA BooksStatus: Regular Full TimeLocation: 22 Adelaide Street West, Toronto (currently working remotely but will need to commute to the office when it reopens)We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and is able to do their best work. We welcome all applicants, including those who identify with groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the publishing industry including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and persons with disabilities. Join us, and share your story.*Job Summary: *Reporting directly to the Editorial Director, the Editorial Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the Editorial Director as well as the MIRA Books publishing program, and for obtaining an understanding of the publishing business. The Editorial Assistant is a front-line contact for the Editorial team, and assists in positively portraying the company to external sources.Responsibilities:Provides administrative assistance to the Editorial Director and MIRA editorial team, including but not limited to, updating and/or maintaining internal systems, drafting correspondence, coordinating required documents, preparing travel arrangements, generating reports, etc.Completes first screen for manuscripts and query letters submitted as needed.Reads and provides feedback on manuscript submissions as needed.Prepares and coordinates manuscript production and cover materials.Prepares book-related sales materials, including fact sheets.Prepares contract forms and processes payments.Liaises with authors and agents.Manages backlist programs that fall under the MIRA purview, and works with the relevant marketing teams to develop schedules, packaging and assets.Acts as the front-line contact for the department by screening requests or messages from external parties such as authors/agents, unsolicited author/agent calls, providing information when known or referring to the proper source.Provides administrative assistance to the department, including but not limited to requesting ISBNs, managing the schedule and schedule changes, generating reports, ordering books, flowers etc.Contributes to the imprint’s social media accounts.Provides additional assistance to team as needed.Qualifications: Specific training or job experience required includes:Undergraduate degree in English.Some previous administrative experience.Post-secondary publishing diploma is an asset.1-year experience in the publishing industry an asset.*Competencies/Skills: *Competencies and skills required to perform this job include:The ability to manage execution, to prioritize, to pay close attention to detail, and to multi-task.Strong communication, planning, organizational, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.Creativity, decisiveness, functional/technical knowledge, computer knowledge, adaptability/flexibility, resourcefulness, professionalism, a drive for results.Interest in books and reading, particularly the genres published by the imprint.*What’s 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 booksRemote work, flexible start/stop timesPaid time off days and vacation allotment, starting at three weeks (prorated based on start date)Flexible benefit plans to fit your needs and pension matchingVarious virtual social activities to keep you connected – we love trivia!Virtual author events and access to discounted booksWorking with passionate people!*About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin*Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills, knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance. We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Location: 22 Adelaide St W., Toronto, ONJob Type: Full-time

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