Are you passionate about books and eager to kickstart a career in book publishing? As a Marketing Assistant for the Sourcebooks Trade non-fiction list, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our publicity, social media, and marketing efforts, contributing to the success of our bestselling titles and authors. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated individual who is enthusiastic about breaking into book publishing and eager to gain hands-on experience in an empowered, reader-led publishing environment.

This position is a hybrid role and requires 3/days a week in office in Naperville, Illinois. Rate of pay is $19.50/hourly

Marketing Assistant Responsibilities:

Organize and catalog promotional materials in the office storage.
Track updates to the influencer database and organize contacts.
Supporting publicity efforts such as trade submissions
Monitor Goodreads and online retail product pages for accuracy as needed
Post and fulfill Goodreads giveaways
Tracking and inputting shipments and author event information into shared databases.
Edit and approve newsletter copy and provide retailer links on a weekly basis

Social Media Marketing

Contribute to community growth and management by engaging with readers and followers on social media
Support key author posts with reposts and sharing
Create graphics and content for the Nonfiction marketing team, as needed
Draft impactful captions, headlines, descriptive copy, and other creative elements, as needed

Influencer Marketing

Support influencer campaigns (Giveaways, VIP mailings, unboxings, etc) by contributing ideas for merch and special packaging
Provide campaign-specific influencer lists for title marketers as needed
Maintain constant familiarity with the influencers in the influencer program and always be looking for new influencers to add
Must be present in-person at the Naperville office five full days per week every week to physically pack influencer boxes and mailings
Provide title marketing leads with photos of physical products and packed influencer boxes for quality checks by request

Events/Trade Shows

Facilitate author events, develop promotional graphics, coordinate itineraries, ship and ensure delivery of books and marketing materials.
Attend and support local events, conferences, and book festivals to track materials, help with set up, handle line management, interact with readers, provide author assistance (flapping), and tear down including shipping unused materials back to the warehouse or office, as needed.
Support the planning or key industry conferences in support of Sourcebooks and Callisto imprints and authors
Other marketing duties and support activities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Experience using consumer design software such as Canva
Be a self-starter.Exhibit initiative, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to marketing books in this category.
A willingness and ability to collaborate with others and thrive within a culture of shared ideas.
Possess a talent for innovation and have the flexibility to change focus rapidly, multi-task, and be ahead of trends
Strong creative perspective including writing skills and visual instincts, an experimental mindset, and a drive to discover new ideas
A true love for books

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.

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.

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