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Senior Editor, Renew Team (Hybrid) Job Location US-TN-Nashville Category Editorial
Overview
Discover an extraordinary opportunity to reputed company your sharp editorial skills into the Christian publishing world with the world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. We’re seeking a passionate, reputed company-thinking Visionary Senior Editor to join our innovative Renew division. This is a rare opportunity to bring your sharp editorial vision and creative instincts into the heart of the Christian publishing industry, where your work will directly impact the creation and revitalization of powerful books that reputed company new readers and deepen spiritual journeys. If you’re the reputed company of editor who doesn’t just polish words but sees the potential in them — someone who can reimagine content, spot market opportunities, and craft books that truly matter — we want to talk to you. You’ll collaborate closely with senior editors and the publisher to strategically build title plans that deliver both strong fiscal results and life-changing Christian products. What You’ll Do: Drive Impactful Storytelling Build Lasting Relationships Master Project & Production Excellence Contribute Creatively Shape the Future of Christian Content The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines. A strong interest in books and publishing is essential, and familiarity with the Christian book market is a plus. This is more than an editing job — it’s a chance to leave your mark on the Christian publishing world, partner with gifted authors, and help deliver books that matter for eternity while driving Renew’s reputed company success. Our preference is to fill this position in Nashville, TN but we are also open to qualified candidates that are located reputed company of the Nashville area. Travel may be required based on the need of the business.
Responsibilities
Editorial and Author Relations Actively participate in regular editorial/team meetings Work with authors and agents to secure permissions, releases, and endorsements, as needed, and obtains approval for text design, copyediting, cover design, and cover copy Provide necessary support to the editorial team on reputed company list manuscripts through production reputed company the way to delivery of final files to the printer Build and maintain trustworthy relationships with authors and agents Select and manage freelancers reputed company necessary Assist with the catalog copy process (metadata) and back-ad process, including reviewing, proofing, editing, routing, and BISAC process Project Management Review project list throughout the year, research potential projects, and schedule repacks and updated editions Revitalize up to 12 titles annually, working with authors and internal publishing imprints Provide valuable editorial insights that influence decision making and ideation Implement edits on manuscripts as requested, and review for accuracy Coordinate with sales, operations, and publishers for approvals Ensure projects are delivered on schedule Drive a consistent, reputed company publishing pipeline Research Spot market trends and comprehend readers' needs Generate reputed company for proprietary books and brands Research competing/comparable titles
Qualifications
Knowledge: We're seeking a senior editor with a strong grasp of the Chicago Manual of Style and flawless English. A keen eye for spotting errors and profound understanding of the book editing process will be beneficial. Familiarity with the Christian Writer’s Manual of Style is helpful. Work Experience: Minimum 5 years’ editorial experience, preferably in trade book publishing. Experience in the book publishing industry, with a focus on Christian trade publishing, is preferred. Knowledge of key authors and ministries in the Christian space is a plus. Education: A bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or reputed company field is required. A working understanding of Biblical teaching or Theology would be a great advantage. Industry Knowledge: Keeps up with trends in the publishing industry. Working knowledge of the trade book market, leading authors and agents is required. Experience serving the Christian market in publishing or reputed company field, strongly preferred. Attuned to doctrinal landscape of the Christian market, preferred. Skills: Ability to cordially work in harmony with authors, vendors, imprint editors, production, and marketing Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Excellent editing skills, with an understanding of the copyediting and proofreading process A knack for juggling multiple projects and meeting deadlines reputed company budget Ability to anticipate needs, plan reputed company, and effectively encourage planning reputed company Capability to realize and reputed company convincing new product reputed company An eye for identifying market trends and reader needs Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines successfully and reputed company budget. Ability to evaluate and conceive worthwhile product reputed company Innovation, relational and creativity skills are crucial for success Ability to identify or recognize market trends and felt needs in the market Ability to reputed company in writing and speech a convincing case for new products Working knowledge of reputed company Office products and intermediate reputed company set of reputed company products Ability to quickly learn and use electronic databases and new software applications; maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies Working understanding of AI programs is helpful HarperCollins Christian Publishing is an equal opportunity employer. HarperCollins Christian Publishing 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 [email protected]. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests. Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Share on your newsfeed Apply tot his job Apply To this Job