Assistant Production Editor (Toronto Hybrid)

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. The role involves supporting production editorial tasks, hiring freelancers, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure project milestones are met. Responsibilities 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 control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules Marks up pdfs for audio recordings Attends and contributes to online department meetings Provides backup for department as needed Skills At least 1 year prior publishing experience, preferably in trade book production editorial or managing editorial Works comfortably with basic computer programs, including Tracked Changes in Word and the commenting tools in Adobe Acrobat Solid copyediting and proofreading skills; knowledge of industry standards, including the Chicago Manual of Style Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail Ability to set priorities under pressure Comfortable working within a digital workflow system Clear, conscientious, and collaborative communication skills, both verbal and written College degree or equivalent work experience Company Overview HarperCollins Publishers is the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. It was founded in 1817, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is