Editorial Assistant - Romance

Sourcebooks•Naperville, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sourcebooks is seeking an Editorial Assistant - Romance to join its Adult Romance team. This role involves supporting experienced acquiring editors in bringing romance novels from acquisition through publication, offering a comprehensive learning experience in the editorial process. The position is with Bloom Books, an imprint known for its market-leading, author-first approach. The ideal candidate is a passionate, hands-on editor with experience in commercially successful fiction, a love for romance novels, and a desire to work with bestselling authors.

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.