Career Opportunities

We look forward to receiving your letter of interest and resume! Please direct to one of the following:

Full-Time Openings

Customer Service

Shipping/Receiving Clerk
Sourcebooks, a New York Times-bestselling book publisher, is looking for an organized individual who can ensure the timely shipping and receiving of incoming and outbound packages for the position of Shipping/Receiving Clerk. Duties include:

• Processing both domestic and international shipments
• Receiving daily shipments from UPS, FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc.
• Mailing invoices and statements
• Maintaining inventory of shipping room supplies
• Maintaining off-site public storage facility
• Otherduties assigned as needed

The ideal candidate should be a self-starter with previous shipping/receiving experience. Additionally, the right candidate must have/be:

• Computer literate
• Able to work while standing for 90% of the business day and able to perform basic physical movements (twisting, turning, bending)
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, salary history or requirements and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax 630-961-2168, or mail Sourcebooks, Inc., Attn: C.S. Manager, 1935 Brookdale Road, Ste. 139, Naperville, IL 60563. 

Editorial

Editorial Assistant

Editorial opportunity available at Chicago’s leading independent book publisher. Work in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment in our home office in Naperville. Join a creative environment that creates national bestsellers.

This growth position allows the employee to learn the acquisition process while supporting the department functions and procedures of the acquisitions and development of the general trade line. Duties include:

• Manage all administrative aspects of the acquisitions group
• Manage updating of data and content to company databases
• Conduct industry and market research to determine project strength and positioning
• Editorial tasks associated with manuscript development and the bookmaking process
• Set schedules and meet aggressive deadlines
• Assist editors in presenting projects to sales, publicity, and production/design
• Manage author and client relationships, ensuring positive and accurate communication
• Act as liaison between acquisitions editors and bookmaking department
• Serve as instrumental part of acquisitions and development team, offering suggestions for new ideas, alternative projects, and effective processes

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter exhibiting initiative and a strong desire to grow in book acquisitions. Detail-oriented, organized individual must have ability to juggle and coordinate short- and long-term projects and schedules. Love of books a must. Send cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax 630-961-2168, or mail Editorial Jobs, Sourcebooks, 1935 Brookdale Road, Ste. 139, Naperville, IL 60563.

Production Editor
Sourcebooks, Inc., a leading book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks an outstanding individual to join our Copyediting and Proofreading department. The production editor will provide project management support to our award winning MediaFusion and Jabberwocky imprints.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage schedules defined by managing editor
• Manage work flow of projects through the bookmaking process, hitting all scheduled benchmark dates or projecting new benchmarks as needed
• Work with the editorial and production teams to ensure all outstanding issues have been resolved
• Communicate queries at copyediting and proofreading stage to appropriate team members for resolution
• Shepherd pages through the editorial department in preparation for production
• Update schedules daily, marking tasks complete and update project status as needed.
• Provide weekly project status reports
• Ensure all manuscript and cover copy is complete, formatted to Sourcebooks style, and available
• Ensure that quality copyediting, proofreading, and indexing of MS is completed and ms is properly tagged for production
• With Acquiring editor, develop thorough style sheets and maintain updated style sheets per title
• Ensure that all artwork, graphics, illustrations, photographs are secured via Acquisitions

Requirements

• Attention to detail; ability to take direction and follow through
• Detail- and deadline-oriented across multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Proven organization skills
• Thorough knowledge of  Chicago Manual of Style
• Experience with Filemaker a plus

Our culture demands driven, energetic thinkers who possess leadership qualities and the desire for aggressive personal growth. If you possess these qualities submit your resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it and come grow with us!

For internships see below.

Production

Assistant Production Artist
Sourcebooks, Inc., a fast-growing, innovative, independent book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks an outstanding individual to join our Production Composition Department.

In this position, you will be responsible for the production and composition of various titles across the Sourcebooks imprints.

Major Responsibilities include:

• Produce and review pages for approval of revision at all levels of the production composition process.
• Implement and route completed page corrections.
• Maintain quality of books at all phases in the production process by adhering to project specifications and preflighting files before handing off to the printer.
• Coordinate all elements of book production from editorial through production and close to printer.
• Update Filemaker Pro tracking database with each handoff.

Qualifications:

• Technically savvy with Mac computers; must have experience in QuarkXPress, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to layout manuscript pages in Quark and set up master pages, style sheets, colors, etc. for both book covers and internals.
• Knowledge of graphic arts/design procedures and process.
• Knowledge of proofreaders’ markings.
• Knowledge of fonts and font management.
• Knowledge of preflighting.
• Impeccable time management and organizational skills to keep projects on schedule.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively communicate with both internal and external sources.
• Any experience with the following are a plus:
  1. Converting Quark files to InDesign
  2. Experience working with FileMaker Pro
  3. Experience working with in an InDesign /InCopy workflow.

This is an exciting opportunity for a multi-tasking yet focused individual with high energy, positive attitude, creative thinking abilities, and strong work ethic. Please send a letter of interest, salary requirements and a résumé to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Sales

Sales Representative—Internet Bookstores, National Book Wholesalers
Sourcebooks, one of the fastest growing publishers in North America, seeks a proven Sales Representative to join our Sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated salesperson with 3 years of sales experience to join a dynamic, growing company. Experience selling to bookstores, book wholesalers, libraries, and/or retail stores is a plus.

The sales territory covers internet bookstores, national wholesale book distributors, library distributors and other wholesale book markets throughout the United States and Canada.
Responsibilities include achieving sales budgets, establishing and developing effective customer relationships, and increasing market share. Must utilize effective oral and written communication skills to ensure high post-sales satisfaction that will facilitate repeat business.
Requirements: Candidates will have 3 years proven sales experience. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, be very well organized, and have the skills to manage and grow large, mature businesses. Candidate must possess well developed analytical, problem solving, and negotiating skills. High energy and a positive attitude a must! Must be self-motivated with a desire to succeed. Some travel is required.

Benefits include: competitive salary, paid vacation, health, dental, and vision insurance, and 401K.

Our culture demands driven, energetic thinkers who possess leadership qualities and the desire for aggressive personal growth. If you possess these qualities submit your resume and come grow with us!

Please send resume to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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Sales Assistant
Sourcebooks, Inc., a leading, innovative independent book publisher in the Western Suburbs of Chicago seeks a candidate for the position of Sales Assistant.  We are a rapidly growing company with a wide range of great books and outstanding, energetic and creative employees. 

This vital support position within the sales department, added as a result of our tremendous growth, requires a candidate with strong organization, computer, and communication skills.  High energy and a positive attitude a must!

Responsibilities will include:

• Report generation
• Collection, compilation, and preparation of sales materials
• Data distribution, internally and externally
• Tracking of key sales statistics, sales trends
• Assist in planning of sales conferences and meetings
• Coordination of mailings
• Answering phones
• Manage and update title information with customers
• Taking orders from customers via phone

Candidate must be detail and deadline oriented across multiple projects simultaneously and be able to achieve goals both within a team environment and working independently. Prior retail or publishing experience is preferred but not required.

Candidates are asked to email their resume and salary requirements to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

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For internships see below.

Freelance

Freelancers
Soucebooks, Inc. is always looking for qualified freelance resources in the areas of copyediting, proofreading, indexing, production and design.  If you’d like to be considered for freelance opportunities, please submit your resume and writing or design samples to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .   Please include a cover letter addressing your areas of expertise.  All freelancers will be tested prior to being accepted as a vendor, and due to the volume of inquiries received, only those who qualify will be contacted for work.

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Freelance Cover Design
Sourcebooks, Inc. is a fast-growing, innovative, independent book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago. We currently publish over 300 new books per year and are expanding our freelance cover design resources.

We are looking for talented freelance book cover designers for the following categories:

• Adult Non-Fiction, trade paperback
• Adult Fiction
• Romance Fiction

Key Features / Deliverables for titles are:

• Cover conception requires a minimum of three distinct covers.
• Final dlivery will include fully designed book covers (front cover, spine, back cover) in both application and PDF file formats ready for printer.
• All source design files must be in QuarkXPress, or InDesign and Adbobe CS3 applications in a Mac compatible formats.
• All work is for hire, and all source files, including fonts, etc. are to be transferred for project to be complete.

This is a great opportunity for experienced book cover designers who demonstrate a great use of fonts. We expect to continually add books in the future and are looking to build a pool of talented designers in this area.

Your response and submission must include: 1) your resume with professional background, 2) expected turnaround time for assigned projects, 3) projected cover cost, and 4) electronic portfolio samples or a link to a website with available portfolio samples which demonstrate similar book cover design. If your portfolio does not demonstrate book cover design, you will be asked to complete a book cover as a sample assignment prior to the awarding of projects. Send your letter of interest to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

For internships see below.

Internships

Customer Service

Customer Service Intern
Sourcebooks, Inc. is looking for an intern to join the customer service department. If you love books and are interested in book publishing, working for a New York Times-bestselling book publisher in Naperville is the perfect way to get involved in the business. The customer service intern will enter customer orders and returns, provide assistance to the other customer service representatives on special projects, and help out in the shipping room when needed. The right candidate must be computer literate with data entry skills. Bookstore experience is a plus but is not required. This is a paying internship with flexible hours (10-20 hrs/week). Please send your resume and letter of interest to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Editorial

Editorial Intern
Remarkable opportunity at Chicago's leading independent book publisher for students interested in editorial work. Join a creative team environment that creates national bestsellers. Read and copyedit manuscripts, gain editing experience, and learn all about the editorial process. Detail-oriented, organized individual must have the ability to juggle and coordinate short- and long-term projects. Proofreading, publishing, or bookstore experience a plus. If you want to work in a dynamic, demanding, progressive environment, send a letter of interest and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Marketing

Marketing Intern
Open immediately, we are looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented and creative person who loves books and wants to work in a fast paced, fun and friendly environment. This is a paying internship and the hours are flexible [15-30 a week]. You will be exposed to all aspects of book publishing. A few of the key responsibilities of this position include assisting the marketing department with mailings to bookstores, libraries, and academic customers, updating marketing databases, sending email blasts to bookstores, libraries, and academic customers, international sales support and other marketing projects. Must be energetic and enthusiastic. A great opportunity for someone who wants to learn about book publishing and develop writing and communication skills. Familiarity with Word and Excel a plus. Prefer Business, Advertising, Marketing or Communication majors but all are welcome —book lovers a must. Please send your resume and letter of interest to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Production

Production Department Intern
Sourcebooks, Inc. is looking for a production/design department intern. We are the fastest-growing independent book publisher in the Midwest. The production/design department is responsible for designing, producing, and coordinating the manufacturing of all printed material for Sourcebooks, Inc. These items include everything from business cards to book covers. The production/design intern will assist with the creation of sales and publicity materials such as postcards, posters, and sell sheets. They will also be responsible for organizing photography and illustrator samples, creating archival CDs, and much more. This position will give you the opportunity to experience all aspects of the book-publishing industry. We are looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual with some Mac design experience in Quark, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Positions are paid and are available year-round, including summer and winter breaks. Please send your letter of interest and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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Publicity

Publicity Intern
Sourcebooks, Inc. is looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented and creative person who loves books and wants to work in a fast paced, fun and friendly environment.  Assist the publicity department with mailings to various media outlets, logging and organizing newspaper and magazine clippings, updating media contacts in database, writing and researching press materials, updating publicity spreadsheet and agenda on a weekly basis.  Must be energetic and enthusiastic - not afraid to make cold calls.  A great opportunity for someone who wants to learn about book publishing, develop writing and communication skills, and grow to be media savvy.  This is a paying internship. Please send a letter of interest and a resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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