Digital Editor

HarperCollins Publishers UK

. Lead publishing for Mills & Boon Series titles across print, eBook, and audio in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £33,500 - £35,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing digital publishing processes, including metadata optimization, pricing strategies, and sales performance analysis across multiple formats. Possesses strong project management skills and a deep understanding of the romance fiction market, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

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Digital Sales Performance ManagementMetadata OptimizationProject Management SkillsKnowledge of Amazon and Kindle EcosystemExperience in Publishing Industry

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Hard Skills

Metadata ManagementPricing StrategyData AnalysisProject ManagementContent ProofreadingTrend AnalysisSales Performance MonitoringAI Tools UtilizationMulti-Format PublishingTitle Promotion

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsReliabilityInitiative

Industry Keywords

Publishing IndustryRomantic FictionDigital Fiction MarketKindle UnlimitedSubgenre TrendsAudio WorkflowsRetailer ChartsBacklist TitlesPromotional StrategiesEditorial Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead publishing for Mills & Boon Series titles across print, eBook, and audio in the UK, Ireland, and South Africa
Ensure simultaneous or timely multi-format releases
Optimise metadata, pricing, subject/genre codes, keywords, subtitles, descriptions, and discoverability to drive digital sales
Monitor Amazon and retailer charts and act promptly on issues
Work with Pricing & Analytics on pricing strategy and attend weekly pricing and metadata sessions
Analyse subgenre trends and identify backlist titles for repackaging, promotions, new covers, and copy opportunities
Own digital sales performance across the Series list, including Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and audio
Monitor KU performance and platform algorithms to inform metadata, pricing, and promotional decisions
Manage titles through production and maintain accurate schedules for approximately 300 titles per year
Brief covers, liaise with designers, write and proofread jacket copy, and maintain internal records
Support audio workflows and build a backlist audio programme
Collaborate with Editorial, Marketing, Production, Pricing & Analytics, Sales, and international sister companies
Support title promotion across the list
Perform ad hoc administrative duties and provide light editorial input for marketing copy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience working within the publishing industry, at Assistant Editor or Editor level (or equivalent)
Genuine passion for romantic fiction and avid readership across the genre
Commercial mindset, motivated by sales performance and comfortable with data
Strong knowledge of the digital fiction market and emerging trends, particularly for UK readers and romance
Familiarity with or strong interest in the Amazon and Kindle ecosystem, including Kindle Unlimited and platform algorithm dynamics
Experience managing metadata for multiple titles
Proven project management skills for high-volume schedules
Excellent attention to detail, reliability on the critical path, organisational skills, and ability to work to deadlines
Evidence of using data and analysis to influence decision-making and drive commercial outcomes
Practical experience using AI tools to support workflow, with awareness of company policy
Willingness to continually learn and develop publishing knowledge and commercial expertise
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently, use initiative, and support the wider team
Genuine passion for romantic fiction and deep knowledge of the romance market

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working policy; employees are expected to work from the London office three days per week