Support publicity outreach, digital and social media marketing, influencer efforts, ARC and finished copy mailings, author travel and event logistics, maintain marketing assets and media lists, and provide administrative/project support for marketing and publicity campaigns.
Sourcebooks is seeking an obsessive reader and highly-motivated publishing professional in-the-making to join our best-in-class teams at Cosmo Reads and Sourcebooks Landmark as a Marketing & Publicity Assistant. In this entry-level role, you’ll help promote bestselling novels across genres, including fantasy, romance, suspense, horror, and book club fiction. As a Marketing & Publicity Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our publicity outreach, digital and social media marketing, and influencer efforts, contributing to the success of our bestselling titles and authors. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about adult fiction and eager to gain hands-on experience in an innovative, fast-moving publishing environment.The location for this position is in-office in our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois or office in New York, NY, with a required 3-4 days in office per week.
This is an non-exempt hourly position between $22.00 - $25.00. 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.
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, and 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.
This is an non-exempt hourly position between $22.00 - $25.00. 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
What You’ll Bring- As part of our marketing and publicity department, you’ll help get our dynamic list of books into the hands of the editors, influencers, and readers who will love them.
- Manage and facilitate ARC and finished copy mailings, including media and influencer mailings, Goodreads giveaways, and more.
- Support consumer marketing efforts by assisting with social media management and asset creation.
- Coordinate author travel, maintain detailed itineraries, and support event logistics for author tours, conferences, and book festivals.
- Maintain marketing materials, campaign assets, inventory, and shared files to ensure efficient team operations.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and project support for publicity and marketing campaigns, helping keep projects on schedule and materials organized.
- Assist with media outreach by coordinating trade review submissions, maintaining media lists, and coordinating seasonal catalog pitches.
- 1–2 years of publishing experience preferred; internships, freelance work, bookstore experience, library experience, and on-campus literary magazines or newspapers count .
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Enthusiasm for commercial fiction, publishing, and book publicity and marketing.
- Interest in social media, influencer marketing, and consumer engagement
- Comfort working collaboratively across departments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or social media management tools is a plus.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for author events, conferences, and book festivals.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
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, and 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.
Sourcebooks New York, New York, USA Office
232 Madison Ave #1100, New York, United States, 10016
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