YA Marketing & Publicity Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

Sourcebooks; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sourcebooks is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Associate to lead digital content for YA titles, grow influencer collaborations, and coordinate newsletter features. The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration with sales, digital, and editorial to reach teen readers.

You’ll craft engaging social content, support press materials, and help authors expand their social presence. Hybrid or remote work options are available in multiple U.S. locations.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in book publishing, digital marketing, publicity, or a 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 your ideas and plans 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

Experience in publishing/digital

Strong writing

Project management

Collaboration

Presentation to partners

Love for books

Tools

Canva

Photoshop

Job description

Sourcebooks is seeking a Marketing and Publicity Associate to lead digital content for YA titles, grow influencer collaborations, and coordinate newsletter features. The role emphasizes cross-team collaboration with sales, digital, and editorial to reach teen readers.

You’ll craft engaging social content, support press materials, and help authors expand their social presence. Hybrid or remote work options are available in multiple U.S. locations.