Editor, Random House Canada

Editor, Random House Canada 

The salary range for this position begins at $69,056 and will be determined based on experience and qualifications.

Changing the world, one book at a time.

As a team of dedicated book-loving professionals, we discover, shape, and share content that nurtures thoughts, dreams, and conversations around the globe, ensuring that both new and established voices are heard.

Random House Canada does more than publish books. It is a place to explore potential, impact Canada’s cultural narrative and push the edges of creativity.

At Random House Canada, we're championing diverse narratives and fresh perspectives. Amplifying under-represented voices and embracing emerging trends, our books range from powerful narrative non-fiction to boundary-pushing fiction. With a keen focus on high-profile authors and strong women's voices, we tackle pressing issues in Canada and around the world. Whether exploring wellness, pop culture, blockbuster fiction or captivating non-fiction narratives, our curated selections aim to connect with a range of Canadian readers.

Within the editorial department, we guide our authors' journeys, empowering them to unleash their creative spirit and pursue their passions fearlessly. Whether it's legendary voices like Chris Hadfield and Jann Arden or a yet to be discovered rising star, we're all about pushing boundaries and crafting diverse, compelling narratives. Wherever our authors want to go, we are there to support and connect their stories to diverse readers worldwide, because great stories deserve to be read. 

We are looking for an Editor to join the publishing team at Random House Canada.

We are seeking an Editor with a focus on non-fiction to join our Random House Canada team and help us achieve our mission of leaving readers better than we found them. Are you a curious, revolutionary thinker who is passionate about creating and dares to imagine? Do you read widely across genres particularly in nonfiction? Are you intrinsically motivated, collaborative, and possess a growth mindset? Do you thrive in a fast-paced team environment, and strive for ongoing personal evolution? Do you care deeply about stories, ideas, and the power of storytelling to transform the way we think, live, and understand those around us? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply. 

Your contribution to the story:

Reporting to the Publisher, you will work with some of Canada’s and the world’s leading thinkers and writers, spanning a broad range of topics, for example: history, true crime, politics, sports, health, pop culture, business, humour, self-help, wellness, memoir and more. Our editorial team is committed to evolving and stretching in new directions while continuing to be home to strong, award-winning Canadian and international voices writing about issues that reflect the world around us. Editors work directly with our Random House Canada Publisher and collaborate with fellow editors and multiple other departments to achieve creative integrity, execute to a high standard and deliver outstanding books.

What you’ll do:

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• Acquire and publish 8-10 non-fiction titles annually, covering a range of topics including wellness, business, memoir, true crime, pop culture, women’s empowerment, etc.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, literary agents and industry colleagues.
• Collaborate with the publisher and editorial team to mine and develop new ideas.
• Assess the viability and market opportunity of non-fiction submissions, provide guidance on titles/subtitles, jacket art, sales, marketing and publicity campaigns.
• Evaluate book proposals and research their uniqueness and associated risks, including conducting P&L analyses, identifying competitive titles and creating pitches to garner internal support.
• Champion manuscripts through all stages of development, editing, design, legal review and production.
• Work in partnership with the Publisher and Contracts department on acquisition negotiations.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, publicity and other internal teams to develop each book’s strategy, positioning, copy and design.
• Represent Random House Canada at book launches and other industry events.

Experience and knowledge you’ll bring (qualifications):

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• Commitment to championing books effectively across a myriad of stakeholders – authors, agents, production, design, marketing, sales, etc.
• Ensure our books meet and exceed the highest standards: culturally aware, well-planned, creatively exceptional, distinctive and engaging.
• Attentiveness to emerging business and cultural trends in and outside the publishing industry.
• 5+ years of editorial experience with a solid track record of acquiring and shaping commercially successful non-fiction.
• Non-fiction knowledge and an interest in working on a range of books within the big idea/practical non-fiction market.
• Value high standards of quality, consistency and accuracy.
• Empower those around you by working in a collaborative way.
• Empathy and consideration towards different perspectives.
• Previous experience working with expert voices and the ability to assess the commercial viability of manuscripts.
• Passion for acquisitions combined with strong negotiation skills and business understanding.
• Ability to work in collaboration with expert voices to develop their story from a flicker of an idea.
• Impeccable copyediting and proofreading skills.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and stay on deadline.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a proactive approach to problem-solving, identifying and acting on ways to improve the work.
• An inclusive approach, supported by cultural competency and a proven ability to collaborate with people from across a wide range of diverse backgrounds.
• Enhanced knowledge, awareness, and experience with the culture and history of any community that has faced marginalization is considered a plus.
• And of course, a deep passion for books!

We believe in amplifying diverse voices and are actively seeking team members from marginalized and underrepresented communities. If you self-identify as Black, as Indigenous, as a person of colour, as a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, or another marginalized group, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your experiences and perspectives are valued and essential to our culture of belonging.

This role requires a minimum of three days per week at our office located at 320 Front Street West in Toronto. As such, we require candidates to reside within commuting distance of our office. 

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume here by Sunday, February 9th, 2025. Within the cover letter, we would love to see a list of books you have recently read. We appreciate the interest of all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please contact Human Resources at hrcanada@penguinrandomhouse.com or 416-364-4449 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.