Marketing Assistant Job at Sourcebooks, Naperville, IL

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  • Sourcebooks
  • Naperville, IL

Job Description

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Are you passionate about childrens books and excited to kick?start your career in publishing? Do you dream of working in a creative, fast?paced environment where you can help get incredible stories into the hands of young readers?

Sourcebooks, home to award?winning and best?selling childrens imprints, is looking for a Marketing Assistant to join our energetic and growing team at our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois. This is an ideal entry point for someone eager to build a career in publishing and marketingespecially if you love books, storytelling, and making a real impact.

Youll be part of the team behind some of todays most exciting childrens books and authors. From social media campaigns and influencer outreach to preparing for book festivals and author events, youll learn by doing and be at the center of it all.

This is a hands?on, in?person role, where youll work at least three days a week from our Naperville, IL headquarters, getting firsthand experience in how childrens books are launched and celebrated, all while being part of a dynamic, fast?paced, and collaborative Impact Marketing team.

This is an hourly, non?exempt position based in Naperville, IL. The starting pay for this role is $21.16/hour. 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 candidates qualifications. Travel may be required for key industry events and festivals throughout the year.

NOTE: We will be reviewing applications and will follow up after January?2nd, as we are out on holiday break?12/24/25??1/2/26

What Youll Do


  • Collaborating on marketing campaigns
  • Assisting with social media content creation, influencer mailings, and digital strategy
  • Supporting author events and promotions
  • Organizing submissions for trade reviews and online promotions
  • Creating fun, reader?friendly assets like graphics, videos, and printable activities
  • Helping the team stay organized and run smoothly


What You Bring
  • Strong written and visual communication skills (Canva skills a plus!)
  • Detail?oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks
  • Creative thinker whos curious, collaborative, and self?motivated
  • Comfortable learning new tools and technologies
  • Above allyou love books and want to be part of a team thats shaping the future of childrens publishing



Why Sourcebooks?

As Newsweeks #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. Were a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and weve 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 were looking for someone whos as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are!

Benefits

Full?time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program.

Our range of benefits includes Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short?term Disability Insurance, 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.

?? To apply to this role, click the big purple Apply button on this page. If the pop?up is a profile or an email draft, send them a message per any requirements above. Otherwise, fill out the attached form.

?? Please DO NOT APPLY if you cannot demonstrate relevant experience in the key areas listed above or meet the location requirements.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Odd job, Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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