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Join Sourcebooks as an Editorial Assistant to work collaboratively on various projects in a dynamic environment, contributing your organizational skills and passion for books.

Responsibilities: You will coordinate projects, assist in creative development, conduct market research, prepare and manage editorial content, and communicate with various teams to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills: Strong organizational, communication, and grammar skills, along with knowledge of book production processes and a passion for fiction are essential.

Qualifications: 1-2 years of publishing experience preferred, along with a Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent experience.

Location: This role allows for hybrid work, with the option to work remotely from multiple states, including Illinois.

Compensation: $21 - $24 / Hourly

As an Editorial Assistant, you will work closely with acquiring editors to accomplish all steps of widely varying projects on typically short schedules. Sourcebooks is the largest woman-led publisher in North America and continues to rapidly expand with record-setting growth year over year. You’ll be part of a dynamic, innovative team that will draw upon your organizational skills, attention to detail, and passion for books. At Sourcebooks, you’ll be able to work across a variety of projects, learn from leaders in the industry, and cultivate the skills needed to acquire a thriving list in Landmark fiction.

This position allows for a hybrid work schedule. There may be the opportunity to work 100% remotely from the following states: Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. 

This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a salary range for this role is $21.16 - $24.04/hourly. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications. 

What you’ll do:

• Act as a project coordinator/liaison on fiction titles across the Landmark editors.
• Assist in the creative development of books, products and features.
• Conduct industry and market research to determine marketplace trends, project strength, and competitive positioning.
• Prepare copy for back cover copy, launch sheets, catalog pages, ARCs, other metadata maintenance as requested.
• Write catalog, jacket, and marketing copy, and manage updating of data and content to company databases.
• Serve as an instrumental part of team working in support of acquiring editors or publishing managers to help position new products in the marketplace with respect to content, category, title, etc.
• Maintain the editorial schedule and communicate with internal and external partners to make sure deadlines are met/adhered to
• Assist with a variety of assigned projects, general clerical, correspondence, shipping, editorial corrections.
• Assist in managing weekly and monthly reports and sales data tracking as assigned.

What you bring:

• 1 - 2 years of publishing experience preferred, and yes, we count internships, freelancing, book jobs and other editorial experiences
• Bachelor of Arts degree preferred but not a must
• Enjoy learning
• Be a self-starter. Exhibiting initiative, leadership, and a strong desire to grow in book and product development
• Positive, team-player attitude. We’re a friendly, hard-working team who is always thinking, “yes… AND!”
• Love books. This is a must.
• Juggle and coordinate. We want a clear communicator who is detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and can keep short- and long-term projects on schedules while following through on deadlines. 
• Grammar guru. Excellent grammar skills and the ability to catch mistakes big and small are essential for this role.
• Process knowledge. Strong knowledge of book production processes from conception to publication will be a strong asset in this role.
• Love fiction. Ability and desire to work across many different genres and develop lists that cater to a wide array of readers.

Why Sourcebooks? 

As Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and a recognized leader in innovation by Fast Company (2024 Most Innovative Companies, 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators), we use a mission-driven, data-centered approach to drive success for our authors and their books. We’re a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we’ve been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are passionate book lovers dedicated to connecting books to readers in innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!

Ready to Apply:

Please submit your resume, salary requirements and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Show us your passion and creativity — we’re looking for someone who’s as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are! 

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off. 

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.