Assistant Production Editor (Toronto Hybrid)

Job description

Overview Company : Harlequin Enterprises ULC: Date : April 7, 2026: Job Title : Assistant Production Editor Department(s): Managing Editorial: Reports to: Asst Mgr, Prod Editorial Job Vacancy Status: Vacant and actively accepting applications HarperCollins is currently seeking an Assistant Production Editor in the Harlequin imprint group to assist in the production editorial process on a wide variety of titles, both fiction and nonfiction, representing a broad and diverse collection of voices, cultures, and perspectives. Responsibilities: With support, the Assistant Production Editor assumes production editorial tasks for original manuscripts based on skill level. - Styles manuscripts using Microsoft Word and Harper’s proprietary software, for copyediting, design, and composition. - Hires freelancers, including copy editors and indexers, and oversees their work. - Collates, proofreads, and slugs in Adobe Acrobat all stages of proofs and PDFs, for interiors. - Coordinates with editors, designers, managing editors, and production managers to communicate project parameters and assure that key milestones are met. - Tracks multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality co...