Job Description

Overview

Company: HarperCollins Canada
Start Date: April 3, 2023
Department: Creative & Design
Reporting To: Production Editor
Status: 9-month paid internship
Location: Canada (Remote)

We celebrate and support the differences that make each of us unique, striving to create a
welcoming workplace that ensures everyone has a voice and are able to do their best work. We
welcome all applicants, including those who identify with groups that are traditionally
underrepresented in the publishing industry including, but not limited to, Black, Indigenous, and
people of colour, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and persons with disabilities.
Join us, and share your story.

Job Summary:
Reporting to a Production Editor, the Production Editorial Intern will be a key member of the team responsible for preparing books for publication during the final stages of development. In their role, the Production Editorial Intern will assist the department in its daily operations by reviewing typeset pages, printers\xe2\x80\x99 proofs, and ePub files to ensure that quality standards are met. They will also review book jackets and covers through various passes, collate proofreader and author changes to interior text files, check the inputting of corrections, apply layout standards, and complete cold reads when required.

The Production Editorial Intern will work on a wide range of books, including adult fiction and non-fiction across various genres (including some illustrated books), as well as children\xe2\x80\x99s and young adult titles. Working as part of a collaborative and dedicated team, the Production Editorial Intern will be immersed in the day-to-day functioning of a busy department, working alongside colleagues in the Editorial and Art departments. They will also have the opportunity for one-on-one meetings with employees across the organization.

This internship is 100% remote, with the Production Editorial Intern observing our core business
hours of Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Access to reliable internet
during these hours is required.

Application Process
Applications without a cover letter will NOT be considered. COVER LETTERS SHOULD BE UPLOADED in the resume upload section.

Responsibilities

• Review the interior and cover components of multiple books for typographical correctness and stylistic consistency through various passes
• Collate author changes and proofreading corrections, ensuring that revisions are incorporated accurately and queries are resolved
• Mark up PDFs (using Adobe Acrobat commenting tools) with editorial and layout corrections
• Conduct production checks on typeset pages (checking line breaks, text flow, folios, headers and footers, stacking, widows and orphans, formatting, prelims and endmatter, etc.)
• Proofread and fact-check cover copy
• Copyedit/proofread ancillary documents, such as praise pages, marketing materials, reading group guides, etc.
• Conduct QA checks on ePub files and review soft proof files from printers
• Assist with bound galley production and reprint corrections as needed
• Register books for CIP data with Library and Archives Canada
• Assist with administrative duties and keep status grids up to date
• Attend Managing Editorial and Production meetings, along with other departmental and company meetings as required

Qualifications

Specific training or job experience required includes the following:

• Completion of university or college education, or the possession of equivalent relevant work experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word\xe2\x80\x99s track changes; working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and Excel
• Strong written communication skills, an eye for detail, and a diplomatic manner
• Applicants must be eligible to work and be paid in Canada
• Publishing Program Certificate not required; however, experience copyediting and proofreading, either through a formal program or other avenues, will be a strong asset

What\xe2\x80\x99s In It For You?

• The opportunity to be part of a company on the leading edge of publishing, working with a

very talented team and exceptional books

• Virtual work, so you can live anywhere in Canada and work with us!
• Vacation days
• Various virtual social activities to keep you connected \xe2\x80\x93 we love trivia!
• Virtual author events and access to discounted books
• Working with passionate people!

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\xe2\x80\x99s global publishing program, Harlequin titles are published in 17 countries and 16 languages.

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\xe2\x80\x99Neill, 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. We are also committed to ensuring that the accessibility needs of candidates and
employees are considered and accommodated during the recruitment process. We thank all
applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted.

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