We’re looking for an experienced editor with a passion for romance! The editor will be responsible for managing a number of authors and editing manuscripts for the four UK acquired Harlequin/Mills & Boon series (Medical, Harlequin Romance/M&BTrue Love, Harlequin Presents/M&B Modern and Historical).

The Editor will report to the Senior Editor of Harlequin Medical and Harlequin Romance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing 20-30 authors and editing their manuscripts (40-50 manuscripts a year) for the four UK acquired series, with a particular focus on acquiring and developing new authors, outreach to under-represented authors as well as supporting the packaging strategies of the Medical and Romance series.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide strong creative support to the Harlequin Medical and Romance team, working on creative packaging elements such as back cover copy and titles for the series, and contributing to in-house development of linked editorial projects.

• Develop and implement the company’s acquisition and build strategies and contribute innovative ideas in this process, including outreach to under-represented writers and writers’ organisations.

• Proactively recognize needs, opportunities and trends that will benefit the Harlequin Medical and Romance imprints

• Regular liaison with the production department, art department, marketing department, public relations; Direct-To-Consumer; Digital in both UK and North America.

• Represent the program/company at both internal and external conferences and on social media

• Manage an author base across all UK-acquired series and elicit the highest quality of writing

• Perform editorial work on manuscripts including reading and evaluating proposals, providing revision suggestions to authors; line editing; preparation of ancillary book matter including back cover copy

• Ensure the ongoing and timely supply of high quality, saleable titles

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience of author management, editing commercial fiction and finding and developing new authors.

• Strong editorial skills, from manuscript revision to line editing to copy writing.

• Strong communication, organization and editorial skills, including project management, planning and organising, teamwork and collaboration, negotiation skills and a drive for results.

• A solid understanding of the print and digital markets, particularly in the UK and North America.

• A high level of creativity/innovation, functional/technical knowledge, ability to take initiative.

• Strong social media skills.

• A passion for romance fiction.

For Further information about Mills & Boon Medical and True Love, please visit www.millsandboon.co.uk

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to our Senior Recruitment Manager at Kally.simmonds@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.