Qureos Mentor

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

<div>Overview:<div></div><div><br>
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Managing Editor to join our dynamic team. The Managing Editor oversees process flow for identified opportunities through production planning and finished products, builds extensive global experience using judgment to plan projects and accomplish publishing goals, interfaces with HarperCollins Christian Publishing editorial, marketing, and creative team members, as well as shared service areas of the company. You will be instrumental in streamlining processes, mitigating risks, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables that meet budget expectations. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced publishing environment.</div><div></div><div><br>
Our preference is to fill this position in Nashville, TN but we are also open to qualified candidates that are located outside of the Nashville area. Travel may be required based on the need of the business.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li><b>Author &amp; Stakeholder Relations:</b> Provide exceptional author care, nurturing existing relationships and developing new connections with internal and external partners to drive collaboration and growth. Prepare weekly sales reports for Passion.</li><li><b>
Project Management:</b> Lead and manage publishing projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and the completion of key performance indicators (KPIs). Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related matters, with specific collaboration with editorial staff.</li><li><b>
Product Development: </b>work closely with production on special editions to become familiar with a wide range of specification combinations and accurate pricing associated with each.</li><li><b>
Risk Management &amp; Planning:</b> Assess potential risks early, providing strategic insight to inform decision-making and minimize exposure. Revise production and publishing plans as necessary to meet changing requirements and maximize opportunities.</li><li><b>
Cross-Departmental Collaboration:</b> Develop and document production plans in collaboration with key stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships across departments to ensure smooth project execution.</li><li><b>
Process Optimization:</b> Participate in Managing Editorial Meetings to stay informed on best practices, systems, and processes, and apply this knowledge to improve workflow and team efficiency.</li><li><b>
Data Management &amp; Integrity:</b> Set up ISBNs, facilitate data updates, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of project-related data throughout the lifecycle of products.</li><li><b>
Financial Oversight:</b> Manage P&amp;L (APL) development, approval, and processing, ensuring financial accountability. Set up new vendors, facilitate high-advance requests, manage Risk Center process, and ensure timely payment of invoices and advance payments.</li><li><b>
Contract Management:</b> Track and facilitate contract request forms (CRF), ensuring adherence to approval processes and compliance standards via Frevvo. Handle gratis order shipments based on executed contract.</li><li><b>
Sales &amp; Marketing Support:</b> Work closely with marketing and PR teams to provide early communication on inventory planning and stock needs. Oversee the development and distribution of sales conference and TAM information, ensuring that all data is accurate and aligned with company standards.</li><li><b>
Publishing Transitions:</b> Facilitate the transition of titles to print-on-demand (POD) processes as required. Process reversions.</li><li><b>
Global Tools,</b><b> </b><b>Catalog,</b><b> </b><b>and Archive Management:</b> Map titles in the Global Works Tool, apply for CIP data, and maintain and distribute the title plan to key stakeholders on a weekly basis. Maintain archive of products for publishing group.</li><li><b>
Other:</b> Other projects and initiatives as assigned by Publisher or Publishing Operations
</li></ul>Qualifications:
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Knowledge:
</b></div><ul><li>Strong knowledge of publishing processes, including production, scheduling, and financial management.</li><li>
Advanced use of Microsoft Office required, specifically Excel spreadsheets.</li><li>
Extensive project management and planning ability</li><li>
Experience with project management software, data management systems, and tools such as RSuite, Global Works Tool, or similar platforms is a plus.</li><li>
Clear understanding of the Christian publishing industry, editorial practices, and publishing operations preferred</li></ul><div><b>
Work Experience: </b>Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience. Work experience in publishing/editorial project management strongly preferred.</div><div><b>
Education: </b>B.A. in English or a related field; or equivalent job experience</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Skills:
</b></div><ul><li>Extreme attention to detail</li><li>
Excellent written communication skills</li><li>
Proven project management and organizational skills</li><li>
Exceptional interpersonal skills</li><li>
Proven spelling and proofreading skills</li><li>
Able to distill numerous pieces of information and communicate key points to others</li><li>
Quickly learn new software applications and maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies.</li></ul><div>
HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.</div><div></div><div><br>
HarperCollins Christian Publishing is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.</div></div><div></div>

Managing Editor (Hybrid)

<div>Overview:
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HarperCollins Publishers seeks an Assistant Designer with a passion for manga, manhwa, and manhua to join our graphic novel imprint, HarperAlley. Launched in the fall of 2020, HarperAlley is a collaborative, creator-focused publisher of graphic novels for readers of all ages ranging from children to adults. The Assistant Designer will be an integral part of the team, working with creators, licensors, and in-house team to design books that stand out in the rapidly growing graphic novel marketplace.
</div>Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Create and execute arresting jacket and interior designs under general supervision</li><li>
Follow design workflow and adhere to tight deadlines</li><li>
Assist all phases of design process and production process. Prepare mechanical files and production-ready layouts for print, coordinate with the production team to create files for proofs and assist with color-reviews.
</li><li>Participate in group creative discussions</li><li>
Collaborate and effectively work with freelancers and creators</li><li>
Communicate with in-house departments to keep workflows moving smoothly</li><li>
Archives files into DAM</li><li>
Create dummies/mockups as well as other sales materials for sales presentations</li><li>
Work closely with Art Director to keep them informed on project and production status</li><li>
Provide general administrative support, including coding and processing invoices, archiving files and contracts, updating and maintaining Biblio, etc.
</li></ul>Qualifications:
<ul><li>1+ years of relevant work experience required</li><li>
A proven ability to envision and execute outstanding design</li><li>
Keen eye for detail and experience working with the production teams to ensure high quality end products</li><li>
Strong typographic skills; Hand-lettering skills a plus</li><li>
Understanding of manga, manhwa, and manhua book techniques, marketplace, and knowledge of current trends</li><li>
Strong organization, time management, and communication skills</li><li>
Thorough knowledge and experience with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, ClipStudio and related applications</li><li>
Knowledge of children&rsquo;s and young adult publishing field a plus</li><li>
Passion for graphic novels a must</li><li>
Preferred candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively in both Japanese and English.</li></ul><div>
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. <b>That&rsquo;s why cover letters are strongly preferred.</b></div><div><br>
</div><div>The salary range for this position $55,000. 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 candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.</div><div><br>
</div><div>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 &quot;elective&quot; benefits employees may select to best fit the needs and personal situations of our diverse workforce.<br>
</div><div></div><div><i>HarperCollins Publishers is an equal opportunity employer.</i></div><div></div><div><br>
HarperCollins Publishers is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.</div></div><div></div>

Assistant Designer (NYC Hybrid)

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