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.   

What You’ll Do

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

What You’ll Bring

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

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.

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