Top 13 Associate editor Jobs in Oak Brook, Il

Associate Managing Editor-Temporary
Sourcebooks —Naperville, IL
- $35 - $40 an hour
- Temporary
- Remote
- 5 years
- Continuous improvement
- Children
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Associate Director Video and Multi-Media Communications
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $80,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Marketing
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Associate Paid Creative Producer w/ a sense of humor - Marketing
Shinesty —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Smartphone
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Video Editor & Marketing Associate
Al Safinah —Burr Ridge, IL
- From $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- English
- Mid-level
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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Control Manager - Associate
JPMorganChase —Chicago, IL
- $66,500 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Learning Design Consultant
Gallup —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Podcast Producer, The Bulletin
Christianity Today —Wheaton, IL
- $100,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Management
- 5 years
- Research
Executive Editor - NEWSWELL Chicago
NEWSWELL —Oak Park, IL
- $90,000 - $120,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Recruiting
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Marketing and Audience Engagement Associate (Part-Time)
Evanston RoundTable —Evanston, IL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Freelance Associate Producer, On-Air Promotions - Big Ten Network
Fox Corporation —Chicago, IL
- $26 an hour
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Fair chance
- 1 year
Quality Auditor - Radiopharmaceuticals
SQA Services —Chicago, IL
- $4,100 a month
- 5 years
- Writing skills
- Residential
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Bridge Field Technician
Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. —Northbrook, IL
- $26.50 - $39.75 an hour
- Overtime
- CDL B
- Construction site
- Computer literacy
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Associate Director Video and Multi-Media Communications
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Primary author on products such as, but not limited to: Videos (script writing,…
$80,000 - $110,000 a year
Marketing and Proposal Director
RJN Group, Inc. —Downers Grove, IL
Familiarity with marketing technology platforms, CRM systems, proposal generation tools, analytics platforms, AI-assisted marketing tools, social media, and…
$130,000 a year
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Associate Managing Editor-Temporary

Sourcebooks -
Naperville, IL

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Temporary | Full-time
$35 - $40 an hour
1 day ago

Qualifications

Optimizing workflow processes
Project reporting
Basecamp
Production data analysis
Project documentation
5 years
Employee relationship building
Project communication management
Continuous improvement
Production planning
Data reporting support
Smartsheet
Data interpretation
Organizational skills
Quality control operations
Content scheduling
Data-driven problem-solving
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Managing projects
Print books
Senior level
Production scheduling adjustments
Production scheduling
Production documentation
monday.com
Communication skills
Project stakeholder communication
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Sourcebooks is seeking a Temporary Associate Managing Editor to support the successful execution of publishing schedules for board books, picture books, novelty, and young reader children's titles. In this role, you will coordinate timelines, track project milestones, and provide reporting that keeps cross-functional teams informed and aligned. This role works closely with Editorial, Manufacturing, Production, and other stakeholders to ensure projects stay on schedule while contributing to process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, data-driven, and eager to grow their expertise in managing editorial and production workflows.

This is a full-time temporary position (up to 5 months) with a pay rate of $35.00 - $40.00/hour.

The location for this position can be fully remote ONLY in 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 do:

Create and maintain project schedules for assigned imprints, ensuring timelines support publishing goals and deliverables.
Track key milestones and deadlines using project management tools such as Smartsheet and Basecamp.
Support seasonal publishing schedules by monitoring manuscript, ARC, and production milestones.
Partner with Manufacturing to monitor production timelines and help ensure on-sale dates are achieved.
Coordinate cross-functional meetings and communicate schedule updates, risks, and potential delays to key stakeholders.
Attend project launch meetings to understand project scope, workflow, and scheduling requirements.
Collaborate with Editorial Production and other teams to identify and resolve scheduling challenges.
Generate regular project status reports and provide visibility into editorial, design, and manufacturing workflows.
Analyze scheduling data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for process improvement.
Perform quality control checks of covers and interiors
Assist with workflow documentation, process enhancements, and implementation of new project management tools.

What you bring:

5+ years of experience in editorial production, managing editorial, project coordination, or a related publishing role.
Experience using project management platforms such as Smartsheet, Basecamp, Monday.com, or similar tools.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify workflow improvements.
Working knowledge of the publishing process from manuscript through finished product.
Experience with full-color, highly illustrated books on overseas printing timelines.
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn new processes and technologies.
Ability to build effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Why Sourcebooks?
Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial publisher driven by our mission to change lives through books. The fifth-largest publisher in the U.S. by print units sold, we bring extraordinary authors to readers in dynamic, data-driven ways, leading to hundreds of national and international bestsellers. Our insight-driven approach has earned us recognition from Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company, a Best Workplace for Innovators, a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, a Best Workplace by Inc., and Publishers Weekly’s nod as “the most successful self-made publisher operating in the 21st century.”. 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!

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Associate Managing Editor-Temporary

Associate Director Video and Multi-Media Communications

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Video Editor & Marketing Associate

Control Manager - Associate

Learning Design Consultant

Podcast Producer, The Bulletin

Executive Editor - NEWSWELL Chicago

Marketing and Audience Engagement Associate (Part-Time)

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