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Publicity & Events Manager, Children's Books
Sourcebooks —New York, NY
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- Children
- Data entry
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Editor - Romance
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Sales
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Editor - Children's/YA
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Children
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Publishing Quality Assurance Lead
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 7 years
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Art Director - Romance
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Research
- Travel
- Recruiting
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Audio Marketing Strategy Specialist
Sourcebooks —New York, NY
- $60,000 - $72,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Travel
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Art Director, Custom & Proprietary
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Production Manager - eBooks & Backlist
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 8 years
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Prescription drug insurance

Qualifications

Marketing design
Program design
Social media event promotion
Mid-level
Event vendor coordination
Canva
Event performance reporting and analysis
Data entry
POS
Journalist relationship development
Strategic communications
Cross-functional collaboration
monday.com
Communication skills
Public relations marketing for event promotion
Outreach events (outreach initiatives)
Event promotion
Event on-site coordination

Full Job Description

Sourcebooks is looking for a Publicity and Events Manager – Children’s Books to own and elevate the events program for its authors. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of author relations, bookseller partnerships, media outreach, and program strategy, and it reports directly to the Executive Director of Marketing, Sourcebooks Kids.

If you love getting authors in front of readers, are energized by the logistics and creativity of live and virtual events, and know how to build the kind of partnerships and bookseller relationships that fill rooms and create impact, we’d love to hear from you.

This an exempt salaried position with a range of $70,000 - $80,000. 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.

The location for this position can be hybrid in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.

What You'll Own:

Develop and execute events strategy for Sourcebooks Kids authors, from intimate bookstore signings to book festivals and large-scale multi-author events.
Manage full event logistics: venue outreach, booking confirmation, travel coordination, data entry, and author/team communication.
Direct PR and social strategy for events; craft pitches, secure media coverage, and design event graphics and assets.
Report on event outcomes including attendance, on-site sales, and week-over-week Bookscan POS data.
Lead strategy and execution of new initiatives and programming such as an author school visits program.

What You’ll Bring:

3+ Experience in book publicity, marketing and author events, a closely related field.
Proven track record building relationships with booksellers, media, or event venues.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. You know how to pitch and how to follow through.
Comfort managing multiple events and timelines simultaneously without dropping details.
Familiarity with tools and platforms used in book marketing (Bookscan, Monday, social media, design tools like Canva a plus).
A collaborative spirit and the ability to work across teams, imprints, and personalities.
Genuine enthusiasm for children's books and the authors!

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.

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