YA Marketing & Publicity Associate — Remote/Hybrid

Sourcebooks; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Sourcebooks is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Associate to join our YA list, blending digital marketing, influencer outreach, and author relations to turn beloved teen titles into bestsellers. This hourly, non-exempt position offers hybrid or remote options and a pay range of $23.25 - $25.96.

You’ll collaborate with sales, digital, retail, and editorial teams to develop long-range campaigns, create digital content, and grow influencer programs for mailings, events, and partnerships across

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in book publishing, digital marketing, publicity, or related field.
• Strong writing skills and confidence in creating engaging social content.
• Adept at designing online graphics and using tools such as Canva and Photoshop.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Keen understanding of the importance of teen books.
• Enthusiasm for collaboration on multi-faceted campaigns.
• Comfort presenting ideas to internal and external partners.
• Love for books and belief in their power to change lives.

Responsibilities

• Create digital content for Sourcebooks frontlist and backlist YA titles.
• Support planning and execute social media marketing initiatives.
• Own and grow influencer program for mailings, events, and other partnerships.
• Coordinate newsletter features.
• Represent marketing efforts to authors, help them develop their social media presence and branding.
• Develop press materials and pitch for seasonal and round-up opportunities.
• Attend select reader conventions throughout the year.
• Collaborate with the marketing and publicity teams to form creative, full-rounded campaigns.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Content creation

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

Sourcebooks is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Associate to join our YA list, blending digital marketing, influencer outreach, and author relations to turn beloved teen titles into bestsellers. This hourly, non-exempt position offers hybrid or remote options and a pay range of $23.25 - $25.96.

You’ll collaborate with sales, digital, retail, and editorial teams to develop long-range campaigns, create digital content, and grow influencer programs for mailings, events, and partnerships across