Summary of the Digital Editor, Mills and Boon job at HarperCollins UK

Key Responsibilities

• Publish Mills & Boon Series titles in UK, Ireland and South Africa across print, eBook and audio, ensuring simultaneous or timely multi‑format releases
• Optimise metadata, pricing and discoverability (appropriate subject/genre codes (e.g., BISAC), keywords, subtitles, descriptions) to drive digital sales; monitor Amazon and retailer charts and act on issues promptly
• Work with Pricing & Analytics to set pricing strategy and attend weekly pricing and metadata session
• Analyse subgenre trends and identify backlist titles for digital repackaging, promotions and new cover and copy opportunities – bringing forward data-led recommendations with a clear commercial rationale
• Take ownership of digital sales performance across the Series list, proactively identifying and acting on every opportunity to drive revenue growth across Kindle, Kindle Unlimited and audio
• Monitor KU performance and platform algorithms consistently, using insight to make fast and informed decisions on metadata, pricing and promotional activity
• Manage titles through production to deliver on the critical path; maintain accurate schedules for c.300 titles/year
• Brief covers and liaise with designers; write and proofread jacket copy; maintain records across all internal systems
• Work with production and digital teams to support audio workflows and build a backlist audio programme, with a view to progressing towards simultaneous publication across formats
• Collaborate with Global Acquisitions (Editorial), Marketing, Production, Pricing & Analytics, and international sister companies (Harlequin North America, Mills & Boon Australia) to identify opportunities and execute campaigns
• Working closely with Sales and Marketing to help promote titles across the list
• General ad hoc administrative duties to support the wider divisional teams
• Provide light editorial input where required (copy/line edits for marketing copy)

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience of working within the publishing industry, with experience working at Assistant Editor or Editor level (or equivalent)
• A genuine passion for romantic fiction and an avid reader across the genre
• A commercial mindset – motivated by sales performance, comfortable with data and proactive in identifying and acting on revenue opportunities Strong knowledge of the digital fiction market and emerging trends, with a particular focus on 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 and reliability on critical path
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and experience of working to deadlines
• Evidence of using data and analysis to influence your decision making and drive commercial outcomes
• Practical experience of using AI tools to support workflow, with an awareness of company policy
• A willingness to continually learn, develop publishing knowledge and commercial expertise
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• A team player, able use initiative to execute tasks independently as well as support the wider team to deliver successful outcomes

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