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Accounts Payable Associate
Sourcebooks, Inc., a fast-growing, innovative, independent book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks a professional, energetic, detailed multi-tasker to join our accounting department. This position requires a positive “take charge” individual – a self-starter who is flexible, organized, and able to move up to speed rapidly.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Qualifications:
This position offers varied duties and opportunities to learn about several areas of accounting. It requires flexibility, dedication, a positive attitude, and a desire to manage several tasks, often concurrently. Please submit a letter of interest, resume and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Acquisitions Editor: Nonfiction and Fiction
In an era of real transformation, there's never been a bigger opportunity for books. If you share that belief, come drive innovation and growth with us. Sourcebooks seeks a forward-thinking adult nonfiction and fiction Acquisitions Editor and business development officer in our home office in Naperville, Illinois (one of Money magazine's "best places to live").
Successful candidates will:
We are a leading independent book publisher offering this outstanding opportunity to acquire and develop across a spectrum of projects—from humor to memoir to parenting to historical and women's fiction—within our Sourcebooks and Sourcebooks Landmark imprints.
We publish more than 300 titles a year in nearly every shape, size, and format, including every digital ebook format, plus other non-ebook formats. The eclectic breadth of our list—nonfiction in most categories, commercial and literary fiction, romance novels, gift books, calendars, children's books, young adult, and more—has produced 27 New York Times bestsellers and 50 national bestsellers. We are known for testing and building engaging digital projects and for innovating new business models on behalf of both readers and our authors. We are united in the belief that books change lives.
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Sourcebooks, Inc., a fast-growing, innovative, independent book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks an outstanding individual for an opportunity as a Systems Analyst.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications and skills:
This is an exciting opportunity for a multi-tasking individual with high energy, excellent organizational and communication skills, creative thinking abilities, strong analytical and problem solving skills. Please send a letter of interest, salary requirements and a resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Publicist/Senior Publicist
Sourcebooks is looking for an energetic, creative and self-motivated person to create and implement publicity campaigns for our books. Sourcebooks is a well-established book publisher with fast-paced, results-oriented, successful and highly entrepreneurial publishing team. We've been successful in a very tough environment and today have some real opportunities for growth.
We are seeking an outstanding individual with 3+ years' experience in journalism, publicity and/or marketing to join our dynamic publicity team. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent multitasking, writing, communication and organizational skills to help support our books in the marketplace.
Major responsibilities include:
Candidate must be detail and deadline-oriented across multiple projects simultaneously, and be able to prioritize strategically and achieve goals both within a team environment and working independently. Candidate should have working knowledge of local and national media. Media contacts and managerial experience a plus. Please send a letter of interest, a resume and salary requirements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Independent Sales Representative - Illinois
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SourcebooksEDU
Sourcebooks is creating significant growth in one of the most challenging retail environments in recent memory because its employees share a belief that books change lives, that hard work and cooperation create motion, and that new marketplace realities require an entrepreneurial, innovative, and flexible mentality. The college-bound product line features the #1 bestselling and most-trusted books in a variety of categories. We are looking for an experienced Independent Sales Representative who is ready to take both well-established and brand new properties to the next level and create opportunities for growth with new and existing partners.
This position is responsible for selling proprietary college-bound educational resources to high schools. Successful candidates will possess the following:
We will provide a structured training program on products and services and offer an aggressive commission structure with high earning potential and the possibility of becoming a full-time employee. This is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader in a growing market. We are extremely motivated and looking to fill this position immediately. We are open to both experienced representatives who can add our products to their product portfolios and those looking to sell solely for SourcebooksEDU.
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and current resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Freelance content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders
Sourcebooks, Inc., a leading independent book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks freelance content editors, copyeditors, and proofreaders specializing in education, test prep, and study aids. We are looking for freelancers to add to a pool of resources to help us develop our SAT, ACT, Advanced Placement, and other study aids test prep materials in both book and online formats. Qualified candidates will possess an extensive background in education or specialized experiences in teaching or creating test prep materials, either in the classroom or for other publishers. Candidates should have a strong working knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style and MSWord (including editing functions such as track changes). Adobe PDF mark-up knowledge and XML knowledge a plus.
Please submit a resume and list of titles you've worked on to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Only those candidates who meet our qualifications and have subject matter expertise that fill any current openings will be contacted for further testing and possible work. No phone calls please.
Freelancers
Sourcebooks, 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
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. 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.
Freelance Cover Design
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:
Key Features / Deliverables for titles are:
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:
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 spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Accounting Intern Non-Paid
Sourcebooks, Inc., a leading Chicago-based independent book publisher, is seeking an intern to assist the Accounting Department. Candidate should be detail oriented, experienced with Excel, and have at least a basic knowledge of Accounting. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable job experience! Main responsibilities will include providing assistance with inventory accounting and eBook reporting and invoicing. Please be able to provide at least 10-20 hrs/week. Email your resume and cover letter to
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Customer Service Intern Non-Paid
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 non-paying internship with flexible hours (10-20 hrs/week). Please send your resume and letter of interest to
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Children's Editorial Intern Non-Paid, New York City
Get your foot in the door in book publishing! We're a fast-growing independent publishing house seeking interns to assist us with all editorial aspects of book publishing. The New York office houses our children's book imprint, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, and our new Young Adult imprint, Sourcebooks Fire. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest or background in children's books. Detail-oriented, organized individual must have the ability to juggle and coordinate short- and long-term projects. Proofreading, publishing, or bookstore experience a plus. Email cover letter and resume to
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Editorial Intern Non-Paid
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
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Web Intern Non-Paid
Sourcebooks is among the leading publishers defining what the book can be in the 21st century. Not only are we passionate about books but we thrive using open source technology on the web. We are seeking web interns to join our fast-paced, project driven development team. This is a remarkable opportunity for determined individuals wanting to learn how to build websites using open source content management frameworks, program code and administrate.
Key job functions would include:
Required Skills
Our culture demands driven, energetic thinkers who possess leadership qualities and the desire for aggressive personal growth. Please send your resume and letter of interest This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This position is open immediately and require 15-30 hours per week (schedule is flexible).
Marketing Intern Non-Paid
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 non-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
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Digital Marketing Intern, Non-Paid
Sourcebooks is among the publishers defining what the book can be in the 21st century. We are looking for people who are multi-talented, committed, and passionate to help create this digital future. Among the many initiatives in which we will need your assistance are:
This is a great opportunity for someone who is interested in the next iteration of book publishing and its digital future. Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Pro and Dreamweaver a plus. English majors welcome! Please send your resume and letter of interest to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . This position is open immediately and the hours (15-30 a week) are flexible.
Creative Services Intern Unpaid
Sourcebooks, Inc., a leading book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks an outstanding individual to intern as part of our Design department. This position will support the creative services and design team.
Requirements
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
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Sourcebooks Publicity Intern (Non-Paid) – Summer 2012
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 publicity department with execution of media plans - including print, radio, TV and online - and other administrative duties including mailings and updating media contact databases. 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 gain a greater understanding of the media landscape. This is a non-paying internship. Candidate must be eligible for college credit. Please send a letter of interest and a resume to
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. Internship is located at our Naperville, IL office.
Sourcebooks Digital Publicity Intern (Non-Paid) –Summer 2012
Sourcebooks, Inc. is looking for an outgoing, detail-oriented and creative person to work primarily on children's, young adult, romance and historical fiction titles. An interest in fiction of all genres, interest in the growing social media landscape and strong writing skills desired. Assist in securing and developing an online presence for assigned titles. Must be highly organized and able to handle multiple projects. A great opportunity for someone who wants to learn about book publishing, develop writing and communication skills, and sharpen their social networking skills as it relates to publicity. This is a non-paying internship. Candidate must be eligible for college credit. Please send a letter of interest and a resume to
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. Internship is located at our Naperville, IL office.
Publicity Intern (Non-Paid) New York — Summer 2012
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 for our New York City office. Assist publicity department with execution of media plans - including print, radio, TV and online - and other administrative duties including mailings and updating media contact databases. 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 gain a greater understanding of the media landscape. Please send a letter of interest and a resume to
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by April 2012.
Sourcebooks, Inc., a leading book publisher located in the western suburbs of Chicago, seeks an outstanding individual to join our creative team as an art services manager. This is a newly created position that will provide project management and art development support to our children’s and gift book projects as well as digital initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Requirements
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 spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and come grow with us! Only resumes with cover letters and salary requirements will be given serious consideration. No phone calls please.
1935 Brookdale Road | Suite 139
Naperville, IL 60563
(800) 432-7444 or 800-43Bright (toll-free)
(630) 961-3900 (phone)
(630) 961-2168 (fax)
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