Books Program Writer

Advisors Excel; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k with matching

Generous PTO

On-site café and gym access

Job summary

Advisors Excel is seeking a Books Program Writer to guide financial professionals through the publishing process from first draft to print. You’ll edit manuscripts, format interiors in Word or InDesign, and collaborate with compliance reviewers to ensure content meets industry standards.

You’ll upload final books to Kindle Direct Publishing and manage timelines in our project management system, staying current with financial terminology while supporting teammates with diverse publishing tasks.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in writing or editing.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong grammar and proofreading skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines within a project management system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign (pagination and layout experience is a plus!).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with new technology and AI tools and an eagerness to keep learning.
• Familiarity with Amazon KDP or similar online publishing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout all phases of the book publishing process.
• Provide proactive, high-quality client service — keeping projects on track from production to promotion.
• Edit and proof manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, consistency, accuracy, and overall flow while maintaining each author’s unique tone.
• Review and format book interiors using Microsoft Word and/or Adobe InDesign, ensuring layouts are publication ready.
• Partner with compliance reviewers to edit and approve content in line with financial industry standards.
• Upload finalized books to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform for distribution.
• Manage project timelines and updates in our project management system.
• Stay familiar with financial terminology and industry trends to ensure content accuracy.
• Jump in with flexibility and collaboration — supporting teammates and tackling other publishing-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Writing & editing

Attention to detail

Project management

Word & InDesign

Communication

AI tools

Amazon KDP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism/Marketing Communications/English

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe InDesign

Job description

At Advisors Excel, we help financial professionals across the country elevate their brands — and one of the most powerful ways we do that is through storytelling. Our Media Solutions Books Program gives advisors the opportunity to publish high-quality, professionally edited books that share their expertise, build credibility, and connect with clients in a lasting way.

We’re looking for a Books Program Writer to join this creative, detail-driven team. In this role, you’ll guide financial professionals through the publishing process from first draft to print. If you love words, thrive on precision, and enjoy seeing your work go from digital draft to hardcover reality, this could be the perfect fit.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients throughout all phases of the book publishing process.
• Provide proactive, high-quality client service — keeping projects on track from production to promotion.
• Edit and proof manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, consistency, accuracy, and overall flow while maintaining each author’s unique tone.
• Review and format book interiors using Microsoft Word and/or Adobe InDesign, ensuring layouts are publication ready.
• Partner with compliance reviewers to edit and approve content in line with financial industry standards.
• Upload finalized books to Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform for distribution.
• Manage project timelines and updates in our project management system.
• Stay familiar with financial terminology and industry trends to ensure content accuracy.
• Jump in with flexibility and collaboration — supporting teammates and tackling other publishing-related tasks as needed.

Experience you’ll bring:

• 1–3 years of experience in writing or editing.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines within a project management system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign (pagination and layout experience is a plus!).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfort with new technology and AI tools — and an eagerness to keep learning.
• Familiarity with Amazon KDP or similar online publishing platforms.

Bonus Points:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Marketing Communications, English, or a related field.
• Knowledge of The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Experience with project management tools such as Workfront, Trello, or Monday.com

What you’ll get:

• Amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401k (with matching options)
• Generous PTO package from your start date
• Access to an on-site café, gym and primary care
• Continuous personal and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for hard work & exemplary performance
• Employee sponsored events…and more!

Who We Are:

Advisors Excel is a fast paced, innovative company that seeks to service independent financial advisors in a multitude of areas within their business. From operational functions to sales and marketing, our end goal is to help continually grow advisors’ businesses nationwide. We thrive on watching them succeed. Not only does AE want to see the success of our advisors, but also our employees. We have high expectations from them to continually move our business forward. We are on the hunt for positive people who thrive on hard work and in a collaborative team environment. If this sounds like you, then what are you waiting for? We want you to join our team!

Advisors Excel is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Everyone is welcome here – as an inclusive workplace, our employees are always comfortable bringing their true selves to our offices daily.