Job Description

Sourcebooks, an independent publishing house located in Naperville, IL, is creating significant growth because our employees share a belief that books change lives, that hard work and cooperation create momentum, and that new marketplace realities require an entrepreneurial, innovative, and flexible mentality. If you share those beliefs, come drive innovation and growth with us!

We are seeking a dynamic and imaginative Childrens Book Publishing Assistant specializing in board books and picture books to join our children's book publishing team in Wonderland. In this role, you will be responsible for conceiving, developing, and refining original book and series ideas tailored to young children, with a focus on engaging storytelling, vibrant illustrations, and interactive elements. This growth position allows the employee to learn the publishing and creative development process, sharpen organization, process management, and data analysis skills, and work with remarkable licenses and authors while supporting various department functions, editors, and product lines.

This a hybrid position located in our home office in Naperville, Illinois, in the western suburbs of Chicago.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with editorial team members to brainstorm, develop, and refine ideas for board books and picture books.
• Work closely with design and production teams to ensure the smooth execution of book projects from concept to publication.
• Assist in the development of new book projects by researching market trends and identifying potential authors and illustrators.
• Actively participate in meetings and discussions to contribute ideas for new intellectual property and book series.
• Provide support to senior team members in various aspects of the publishing process, including editing, proofreading, page reviews, and project management.
• Stay informed about current trends and developments in children's books, as well as emerging technologies and platforms in the publishing industry.

You will be a great fit for this role if you:

• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with internal teams as well as authors, illustrators, and other external partners.
• Be a well-organized self-starter. Exhibiting initiative, leadership, and a strong desire to grow in book and product development.
• Play well with others across the business you are a strong team player and enjoy collaboration.
• Be agile and have the ability to juggle and coordinate both short- and long-term projects.
• Be clear communicator who is highly detail-oriented, organized while following through on deadlines and keeping projects on schedule.
• Possess a Growth Mindset.
• Love childrens books. This is a must.

If you are interested in being part of this creatively driven, growing team, please send a cover letter of interest, salary requirements, and a resume to

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.

We value 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 thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in the most dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic booklovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 100 million lives. Join us as we change 100 million more.

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