Associate Manager, International Marketing & Publicity

Sourcebooks • Full-time • Naperville, IL • $65,000 - $70,000 / year • 3w ago

Sourcebooks is seeking an agile and proactive, detail-driven Associate Manager, International Marketing & Publicity to create and execute bold, coordinated campaigns for approximately 15–20 titles each season. As the campaign lead between U.S. marketing teams, International Sales, and global affiliates, you’ll ensure seamless timelines, consistent author and brand voice across markets, timely approvals, and the smooth delivery and use of marketing assets.

The salary range for this role is $65K - $70K annually. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.

This is a hybrid position is based in Naperville, Illinois and requires days in office depending on the needs of the team.

What you’ll do

Develop and lead marketing campaigns for roughly 15–20 titles each season in partnership with the Associate Director, International Marketing & Publicity.
Act as the project manager between U.S. marketing teams, International Sales, and global affiliates.
Cultivate and maintain strong author and agent relationships.
Coordinate the creation and distribution of assets, ARCs, and promotional materials.
Ensure coordinated campaign timing, timely approvals, and a consistent author and brand voice across markets.
Provide exceptional international author support by managing title-specific campaign logistics, responding to author and agent requests, and fielding influencer and Instagram inquiries.
Maintain systems that collect, organize, and correctly deploy marketing assets worldwide.
Produce clear campaign reporting.
Collaborate closely with internal marketing and sales teams.
Troubleshoot cross-market issues to keep campaigns running smoothly and delivering results.

What you bring

3–4+ years’ experience in book publishing—marketing or publicity preferred.
Exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills.
The organization and initiative to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment.
A highly driven and collaborative approach.
Cultural attunement and comfort communicating across time zones.
The ability to build author trust and strengthen agent relationships.

In this role you’ll be expected to deliver measurable results at point-of-sales, grow brand awareness, and increase international bestseller placements through thoughtful, author-first campaigns. If you’re passionate about international publishing and eager to expand Sourcebooks’ global footprint, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Sourcebooks?
As Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and a recognized leader in innovation by Fast Company (2024 Most Innovative Companies, 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators), we use a mission-driven, data-centered approach to drive success for our authors and their books. We’re a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we’ve been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are passionate book lovers dedicated to connecting books to readers in innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!

Ready to Apply:

Please submit your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Show us your passion and creativity — we’re looking for someone who’s as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are!
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.

Sourcebooks values 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.