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Commissioning editor, Sydney

HarperCollins

HarperCollinsPublishers is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our HQ publishing department as a Commissioning Editor on a 12-month parental leave relief basis.

The main purpose of this role is to acquire, and project manage high quality fiction titles for the HQ trade list to fill specific publishing slots, project manage those books to publication, and advocate for author, supporting them through the publishing process and offering excellent author care.

To be effective in this role you will be highly motivated with strong editorial skills and an in-depth understanding of trade publishing.

At HarperCollins ANZ we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We invite candidates of all ages, races, religions, genders, sexual orientation and people with disability to apply for this or any other advertised role on offer.

Candidates can find more information and apply via Seek using this link by 2 October

Job details

Job: Commissioning Editor
Company: HarperCollins
Location: Sydney
Suburb: Sydney
Work type: Full time
Application closing date: 2 October 2025
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