Editorial Assistant - Romance

Sourcebooks•Naperville, IL

6d•$22 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Sourcebooks is looking for an Editorial Assistant - Romance to join their rapidly growing Adult Romance team. This role will work alongside experienced acquiring editors to help bring compelling romance novels from acquisition through publication, learning every stage of the editorial process. Bloom Books, one of the fastest-growing imprints in the industry, has a market-leading, author-first approach. This is an opportunity to work closely with bestselling and breakout authors to craft books that readers can’t put down.

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.
A positive, collaborative spirit; we’re a “yes, AND!” kind of team.
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to juggle short- and long-term projects effectively and with great speed.
Excellent grammar skills with a sharp eye for errors big and small.
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.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of book production processes, from concept through publication, is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

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.