Communications Assistant

The Communications Assistant will be a key player in bringing our communications initiatives to life. This position is ideal for someone with 1-3 years of experience in a similar role, or a recent college graduate, who’s eager to sharpen their skills in an entrepreneurial, ever-changing environment. You do not need prior experience in the book publishing industry to thrive in this role: if you LOVE books, language, asking questions, and trying new things, you will do great

We're looking for a self-starter who wants to learn and grow with Sourcebooks: the ideal candidate is highly organized, unafraid to experiment, and has a keen understanding of how to use communications and information to motivate different audiences.

This is an hourly, non-exempt position between $19.50 - $21.63 (pay to commensurate with experience). This is a hybrid position and requires 3 days/week in the Naperville office.

Communications Assistant Responsibilities: 

The heart and soul of this position is rallying a group of passionate book lovers around our shared mission that Books Change Lives. You will coordinate communications that help us celebrate our mission and do our best work together, rooted in book love. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Finding new ways to enhance our entrepreneurial, creative culture as we grow as a company.

• Assisting in creating content for communications like impactful all-company meeting agendas, visually appealing presentations that tell a great story, etc. 

• Creating and executing website content as needed (videos, interviews, etc.) 

• Helping develop engaging, brand-consistent messaging so that all communications maintain a personal touch while representing our mission and values. 

• Continuing to build a focused, branded social media strategy for telling the Sourcebooks story on LinkedIn and Instagram.

• Supporting external items as needed like website updates, press releases, etc. 

• Assisting with internal culture-building events like reading challenges, all-company gatherings, etc. 

• Coordinating with key internal teams on strategic award submissions (Fast Company Innovation Awards, for example). 

• Working closely with the Senior Communications Marketing Manager to ensure all communications, internally and externally, tell our brand story while remaining authentic and approachable. 

• Assist in creating branded assets and language for internal initiatives as needed. 

What you bring: 

• Bachelor's or Associate degree or 1-3 years in a similar role demonstrable experience in content creation, corporate communications, or social media management is a plus.

• A basic understanding of the HOW and WHY of communications: How can we communicate and connect with our colleagues, and external stakeholders, in meaningful ways? Why is this important? How do we maintain and evolve our unique company culture as we grow?

• Strong writing and copyediting skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for different audiences. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, staying organized and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment. 

• People skills: this person will need to confidently work across teams to get things done. 

• Strong attention to detail. 

• A basic understanding of brand storytelling and language.

Key Traits & Values: 

• Growth Mindset: Someone who is eager to learn, explore new ideas, and seek feedback. 

• Book Lover: A genuine passion for books and belief in their power to change lives.

• Proactive and Collaborative: A self-starter who takes initiative but also thrives in a team environment where feedback and collaboration are key. 

• Brand-Driven: Passionate about consistency in voice, tone, and identity across channels, while still being able to connect on a personal level with different audiences. 

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

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off. 

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.