HarperCollins Publishers

HarperCollins Publishers

Managing Editor (Hybrid)

Nashville, TN, US

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 1 day ago
Project ManagementExcelProcess ImprovementContract ManagementCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • 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.
  • Prepare weekly sales reports for Passion.

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional author care, nurturing existing relationships and developing new connections with internal and external partners to drive collaboration and growth.
  • Lead and manage publishing projects, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and the completion of key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Develop and document production plans in collaboration with key stakeholders and maintain strong working relationships across departments to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Manage P&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.

Requirements

  • Travel may be required based on the need of the business.
  • Facilitate the transition of titles to print-on-demand (POD) processes as required.
  • Strong knowledge of publishing processes, including production, scheduling, and financial management.
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Office required, specifically Excel spreadsheets.

Nice to have

  • Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience.
  • Work experience in publishing/editorial project management strongly preferred.
  • Extensive project management and planning ability Experience with project management software, data management systems, and tools such as RSuite, Global Works Tool, or similar platforms is a plus.
  • Clear understanding of the Christian publishing industry, editorial practices, and publishing operations preferred

Skills

  • Maintain archive of products for publishing group.
  • HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits

  • Work closely with marketing and PR teams to provide early communication on inventory planning and stock needs.
  • If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application, due to a disability, email us at TalentManagement@harpercollins.com.

Equal opportunity

  • we will only respond to accommodation requests.
  • Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests.
  • HarperCollins Christian Publishing is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and/or interview process.

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