Bilingual Publishing Assistant – Spanish Books (Part-Time)

LifeWay Christian Resources; United States; Remote; USD 21.000 - 34.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equipment provided

Remote-friendly work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Lifeway is seeking a detail-driven, bilingual (Spanish/English) Publishing Assistant to support our B&H Español Spanish Books team. This part-time, remote role ensures Spanish-language titles move from acquisition to launch, with accurate data across Amazon, Lifeway.com, and global retailers.

You’ll organize contracts, invoices, and contractor onboarding while maintaining metadata with precision. Approximately 18-22 hours per week, mornings CST preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Associate's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Masters preferred.
• 2+ years in administrative support, operations coordination, or publishing support.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, written and spoken, with accurate Spanish writing.

Aufgaben

• Builds and maintains Spanish-language product records in Firebrand, including titles, authors, descriptions, pricing, BISAC codes, pub dates, and specs.
• Writes and translates bios and product descriptions in Spanish and English with Sr. Manager, Spanish Books.
• Keeps metadata current through editing and production; ensures data accuracy for Amazon, Lifeway.com, and partners.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Administrative support

Publishing data entry

Vendor coordination

Ausbildung

Associate's degree in Business Administration or Communications

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Master's degree, preferred

Tools

Firebrand

monday.com

Oracle

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Lifeway is seeking a detail-driven, bilingual (Spanish/English) Publishing Assistant to support our B&H Español Spanish Books team. In this part-time, remote role you'll keep Spanish-language titles moving from acquisition to launch. You'll make sure the product information readers see on Amazon, Lifeway.com, and retail sites around the world is accurate in both languages, and you'll keep contractor, contract, and invoice work organized and on time.

Approximately 18-22 hours per week; morning work hour (8am-Noon CST) availability, preferred.

Why Lifeway?

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values. While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive workspace. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

Learn more about our culture at team.lifeway.com/culture-code

This is a remote part-time position in the contiguous 48 United States#LI-Remote #LI-PT

Responsibilities

• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Builds new product records in Firebrand for each Spanish-language title, including titles, authors, descriptions, pricing, BISAC codes, pub dates, and specs
• Writes, translates, and polishes author bios and product descriptions in Spanish and English with the Sr. Manager, Spanish Books
• Keeps product records current through editing and production, then finalizes all metadata once a book goes to pressProtect the accuracy of data that feeds Amazon, Lifeway.com, and retail and distribution partners worldwide
• Submits contract requests for freelance editors and translators, checks Legal's drafts against the request, route them for signature, and log executed contracts
• Onboards new contractors with IRS and ACH forms and new-supplier requests
• Codes invoices to the right budget and expense codes, enter them in Oracle, and keep records archived
• Prepares seasonal tipsheets and quarterly pre-launch presentations for sales and trade teams
• Submits copyright registrations each quarter and helps with author and contractor travel
• Tracks license agreements and flag upcoming expirations and renewals
• Minimal travel is possible, likely overnight

Qualifications

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Masters degree, preferred

Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.), not required

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• 2+ years in administrative support, operations coordination, or publishing support

• Professional bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken, with highly accurate written Spanish

• Experience working with vendors, contractors, or outside partners in a professional setting

• Sharp attention to detail and consistency when entering and maintaining product data

• Working knowledge of workflow and tracking tools (e.g., Firebrand, monday.com) and of invoice, vendor, and documentation processes

• Foundational experience tracking license agreements, contract expirations, and renewals

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred

• Morning work hour availability (8am-Noon CST)
• Publishing operations, title management system (such as Firebrand), or product data entry experience in a publishing or retail setting

• Familiarity with Oracle or a similar financial/procurement system

• Experience supporting a Spanish-language publishing or ministry team