Senior Editor at Knopf

Take your editorial skills to Knopf Canada in Toronto as a Senior Editor. This role involves in-office collaboration focused on enhancing literary voices and narratives.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Editor with 5-8 years in book publishing. The ideal candidate will have a stellar reputation in literary fiction and narrative non-fiction, capable of managing relationships with authors and agents. Your tasks include editing manuscripts and guiding debut voices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and solicit manuscripts for publication

• Contribute to acquisition discussions and negotiations

• Edit literary fiction and narrative non-fiction titles

• Work with marketing and publicity teams for successful launches

• Maintain author relationships throughout the publishing lifecycle

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant editorial experience

• Proven track record in editing literary works

• Strong creative initiative and organizational skills

• Cultural competency and a collaborative mindset

• Familiarity with digital collaboration tools

Join Knopf Canada and play a pivotal role in shaping diverse literary narratives.
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