Editorial Assistant - Romance

About the role

Sourcebooks is seeking an Editorial Assistant - Romance to join their rapidly growing Adult Romance team. This is an hourly, non-exempt position with a range of $22.00 - $25.00 per hour. The position can be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois, or remote based in various states.

Responsibilities

• Help bring compelling romance novels from acquisition through publication
• Partner with acquiring editors to manage romance titles throughout the publishing process
• Coordinate projects across editorial, design, production, marketing, publicity, sales, and external partners
• Research market trends, bestselling authors, reader preferences, and competitive titles to support editorial decisions
• Write and update catalog copy, jacket copy, metadata, launch materials, and other marketing and editorial content
• Help position new books through packaging, titling, category strategy, and reader-focused positioning
• Maintain editorial schedules, databases, and project documentation
• Track sales information and prepare recurring reports
• Provide editorial and administrative support, including manuscript preparation, correspondence, shipping, and editorial corrections

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree
• 1–2 years of publishing experience preferred; internships, freelance work, and other editorial experiences count
• Eager to learn and grow within a dynamic editorial environment
• A self-starter mentality with initiative, curiosity, and a desire to build toward acquiring your own romance list
• Comfort speaking in front of groups and building strong relationships across teams and with external partners
• An Exceptional communication skills and the ability to juggle short- and long-term projects effectively and with great speed
• Strong knowledge of book production processes, from concept through publication, is a significant advantage

Qualifications

• Love romance. This one's non-negotiable.
• You know today's authors, tropes, trends, and reader communities, and you're always looking for your next great read

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills
• A sharp eye for errors big and small

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits includes, but is 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

Pay

$22.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

Hourly, non-exempt position