Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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 genre fiction.

This position allows for a  hybrid work schedule at our office in Naperville, IL or New York, NY  . There may be the opportunity to work 100% remotely from the following states: Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin

An outstanding Editorial Assistant will:

• Act as a project coordinator/liaison on mystery, thriller, horror, romance, and other related genre titles across 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

The ideal candidate will:

• 1 - 2 years of publishing experience preferred, and no, this does not have to be full-time work experiences. We count internships, freelancing, book jobs and other editorial experiences!
• Bachelor of Arts degree
• 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!”.
• Juggle and coordinate . We want a clear communicator who is detail-oriented, organized 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 genre fiction . Ability and desire to work across many different genres and develop lists that cater to a wide array of readers.
• Love books . This is a must.

Why Sourcebooks?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company that encourages creativity and innovative thinking.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a rapidly growing company with numerous opportunities for professional growth.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission that believes books can change lives.

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.

We value 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. 

Sourcebooks is a fast-growing entrepreneurial company seeking impact players and difference makers. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds; with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards to show for it. We are a company of enthusiastic, book-loving employees who are dedicated to connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Every day, we are transforming the publishing industry with bold thinking and unprecedented results. Story by story, book by book, we have touched over 100 million lives. Join us as we strive to change 100 million more.

 

Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic booklovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 100 million lives. Join us as we change 100 million more.

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