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Join Sourcebooks as a Marketing Assistant to immerse yourself in the world of romance publishing, supporting digital marketing initiatives and event planning at our Naperville headquarters.

Responsibilities: Assist in marketing campaigns, create content, coordinate influencer outreach, support author events, and manage promotional inventory.

Skills: Strong written and visual communication skills, expertise in consumer design tools like Canva, organizational abilities, and a passion for romance literature.

Qualifications: Preferred experience in the industry and a self-starter attitude with creativity and flexibility.

Location: In-person role based in Naperville, IL with travel required for industry events.

Compensation: $21 - $21 / Hourly

Are you obsessed with romance books and dream of launching your publishing career?

Sourcebooks, home to the top romance imprints in the U.S.—Bloom Books and Casablanca—is looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our award-winning marketing team at our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois.

If you're passionate about storytelling, fandoms, and creating irresistible campaigns that connect readers with unforgettable love stories, this role is your chance to get in on the action. You’ll support key marketing initiatives, from digital strategy and social media content to influencer mailings and event prep—all in support of some of today’s biggest names in romance fiction.

This is a hands-on, in-person role based at our Naperville, IL office, where you’ll work five days a week to support daily marketing operations, physically pack influencer boxes and mailings, and organize promotional materials. It offers a front-row seat to how bestselling romance books are launched and celebrated, all while being part of a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative, and creative team shaping the future of romance publishing.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position based in Naperville, IL. The starting pay for this role is $21.16/hour, and compensation is determined based on geographic location, experience, and other relevant factors. Regular travel is required for key industry events and festivals throughout the year.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to/Support Marketing Campaigns: Support the development and implementation of digital, social media, and influencer campaigns for Bloom Books and Casablanca titles.
• Create and Manage Content: Design visuals, draft creative copy, and engage readers across platforms to grow community presence and reader enthusiasm.
• Coordinate Influencer Outreach: Assemble and ship influencer mailings, maintain contact databases, and help grow our influencer program with fresh ideas and strategic execution.
• Support Events & Author Promotions: Assist in planning and executing author events, book festivals, and industry conferences—including logistics, materials, and onsite support.
• Provide Operational Support: Maintain promotional inventory, track marketing activities, and contribute to cross-functional team efforts as needed.

What You Bring:

• A genuine love for romance books and the fandoms that surround them.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills with an eye for compelling, on-trend content.
• Experience using consumer design tools like Canva (HTML and graphic design skills a plus).
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• A self-starter attitude with creativity, curiosity, and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative team.
• Flexibility, a willingness to travel for events, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Industry experience a plus.
• Must love books!

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.