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.

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 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.

• 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.

About HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin

Harlequin is a leading publisher of commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. We publish more than 100 titles a month that reach audiences globally. Encompassing highly recognizable imprints that span a broad number of genres, we are home to many award-winning New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling authors. Harlequin is a division of HarperCollins Publishers, the second-largest consumer book publisher in the world. Through HarperCollins’s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

The salary range for this position is $48,000-$51,000. We recognize that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as a company. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we are able to attract the best candidates. The quoted salary range represents our good faith estimate as to what our ideal candidates are likely to expect, and we tailor our offers within the range based on the selected candidate's experience, industry knowledge, technical and communication skills, and other factors that may prove relevant during the interview process.  

Known worldwide for the quality of its list, HarperCollins Canada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors, including Esi Edugyan, Heather O’Neill, and Lawrence Hill. It is our vision to publish the best books of our generation and to work with authors over the length and breadth of their careers. Our authors are at the centre of everything we do. In addition to the Canadian publishing program, HarperCollins Canada is responsible for the sales, marketing, and publicity of HarperCollins titles from around the globe.

HarperCollins Canada and Harlequin are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to equal employment opportunities. Employment decisions are based on job requirements and the skills,

knowledge, and experience of the candidate, regardless of any other factors unrelated to job performance.

HarperCollins Publishers 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 TalentManagement@harpercollins.com. Note: we will only respond to accommodation requests. 

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.