SearchLondonJobs.co.uk

🏛️ London's Premier Job Portal

← Back to London Jobs

Senior Editor Needed at HarperCollins

Company: News Corporation

Location: toronto, London

Posted: June 06, 2026

Apply for This Position

Submit Application

Position Details

Join HarperCollins Canada as a Senior Editor and play a vital role in shaping non-fiction literature. Focus on identifying and editing trailblazing titles for the Collins Canada imprint.

This senior editorial role involves working closely with the Editor in Chief and managing multiple publication projects. You'll identify, acquire, and edit high-potential non-fiction works. Your established industry contacts and negotiation skills will aid in crafting successful titles, ensuring diverse representation within the publishing program.

Key Responsibilities:
• Edit manuscripts thoroughly for 10-12 annual titles
• Seek and acquire promising non-fiction submissions
• Develop projects from initial concept to publication
• Assess sales trends to optimize title positioning
• Prepare P&Ls to meet financial standards

Requirements:
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university
• At least 5 years of editorial exp...