Associate Managing Editor-Contract Role

Sourcebooks
Naperville, IL
We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Associate Managing Editor (Contract) to join our Adult Publishing Operations team. In this six-month role, you’ll help manage title schedules, maintain data accuracy in Smartsheet , and support reporting tools that keep our publishing workflow running smoothly.

This is a remote contract position (6 months) with a pay rate of $35/hour and a maximum of 40 hours per week.

What you’ll do:
• Input and update scheduling data for active titles in Smartsheet.
• Support secondary schedule setup and adjustments for reflows or delivery changes.
• Maintain dashboards and assist with reporting tasks.
• Collaborate with Managing Editors to ensure up-to-date and accurate timelines.
• Contribute to system upkeep and continuous process improvement.

What you bring:
• Prior experience in publishing operations, production, or managing editorial preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable with project management tools like Smartsheet or Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Enthusiasm for supporting process and system improvements.

Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the position. Only those including cover letters and salary requirements will be considered.

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.

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.

Posted 2025-11-21

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