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HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

<div>Overview:
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We are actively seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to join our team as a Production Assistant. This position will be responsible for the production of simple frontlist children&rsquo;s titles in hardcover and paperback editions, print and digital formats.</div>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Work with vendors to create and maintain title-specific schedules.</li><li>
Coordinate all phases of production between internal departments and outside vendors.</li><li>
Issue Purchase Orders for new books, inclusive, but not limited to, printing, binding, components, sales materials, and ebooks.</li><li>
Prepare estimates for acquisition and final production.</li><li>
Quality Control all products and samples.</li><li>
Provide administrative support to director.</li><li>
Assist with special projects as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience</li><li>
Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills</li><li>
Mac/PC experience; MS office; proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite is a plus</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills</li><li>
Capacity to think and react gracefully in a high-energy, fast-paced environment</li><li>
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously complete multiple projects</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 for this position is $52,500. 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>

Production Assistant (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

<div>Overview:
<div>
HarperCollins is currently seeking a Production Editor in the Adult Harper imprint group to handle production editorial process on a wide variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction, representing a broad and diverse collection of voices, cultures, and perspectives. This a hybrid position based in our Princeton office. Employee will be expected to report to the office at least three days per week.</div>
Responsibilities:
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With minimal supervision, the Production Editor handles production editorial work from manuscript through bound book for a variety of formats, including one-, two-, and four-color books, cookbooks, novels, and nonfiction titles across varied genres and subject matter.</div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Assesses and styles manuscripts using proprietary Microsoft Word and Harper&rsquo;s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition.</li><li>
Hires freelance copyeditors, proofreaders, and indexers, and oversees their work.</li><li>
Collates and evaluates proofreads and slugs in Adobe Acrobat, and checks all stages of proofs and PDFs for interiors.</li><li>
Copyedits flap and back cover copy and proofreads and checks all stages of jacket/cover proofs.</li><li>
Works closely with the book production team, including editors, designers, authors, managing editors, and production managers in anticipating and resolving problems.</li><li>
Tracks project details and communicates with key stakeholders to ensure that books are produced on schedule and on budget.</li><li>
Evaluates and coordinates artwork as needed.</li><li>
Shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules.</li><li>
Marks up pdfs for audio recordings.</li><li>
Attends and contributes to online department meetings as needed, working with colleagues from other imprints to continue streamlining and aligning processes.</li><li>
Provides backup for department as needed.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>A minimum of 2 to 3 years of prior production editorial work experience. Prior experience in <b>trade book publishing</b> strongly preferred.</li><li>
Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Tracked Changes in Word and the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat.</li><li>
Solid copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of industry standards, including the <i>Chicago Manual of Style.</i></li><li>
Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail.</li><li>
Ability to set and adjust to shifting priorities under pressure and to independently manage workload effectively.</li><li>
Comfortable working within a digital workflow system.</li><li>
Clear, conscientious, and collaborative communication skills, both verbal and written.</li><li>
College degree or equivalent work experience.</li></ul><div><br>
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></div><div><br>
The salary for this position is $60,000. 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>

Production Editor (Princeton, NJ Hybrid)

<div>Overview:
<div>
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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