Sourcebooks, one of publishing’s most innovative and fastest-growing houses, is seeking a visionary Marketing and Publicity Manager to lead campaigns for our Poisoned Pen Press imprint. Home to award-winning and genre-defining authors, Poisoned Pen Press publishes some of the most compelling voices in fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction—and we’re looking for a marketer who can match that creativity with equally bold campaigns.
This is a rare opportunity for an accomplished publishing marketer who thrives on creative freedom, values cross-functional collaboration, and wants to influence what—and how—genre fans read. You’ll join a company where new ideas are celebrated, results are recognized, and your work directly shapes both author careers and our industry presence.
This position can be fully remote in the following states ONLY: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. We also offer hybrid flexibility from our Naperville, IL or New York City offices if preferred.
This is an exempt, salaried position with a competitive range of $70,000–$90,000, based on experience, location, and results in book marketing
What You’ll Own
- Lead Signature Campaigns: Develop, execute, and measure creative multi-channel marketing strategies for high-profile and emerging fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction titles.
- Drive Discovery: Position books for maximum impact—from pre-publication buzz to long-tail sales—leveraging the full spectrum of media, influencer, digital, and retail channels.
- Partner with Talent: Serve as a strategic advisor to authors, agents, and brand partners; craft pre-order programs, fan engagement initiatives, and digital content that grows audiences and deepens loyalty.
- Media Excellence: Write and pitch standout press materials; secure national, niche, and genre-specific coverage across print, broadcast, podcasts, and online platforms.
- Event Leadership: Orchestrate author tours, convention appearances, festival activations, and bookstore launches—amplifying reach and building lasting reader relationships.
- 5+ years of fiction title marketing experience with demonstrated success in strategy development and campaign implementation
- Digital marketing expertise including social media management, content creation, and digital advertising
- Exceptional writing and positioning skills, with the ability to craft pitches and messaging that spark excitement and drive action.
- Creative portfolio showcasing marketing materials, campaigns, or content creation
- Literary enthusiasm: Genuine passion for books, reading, and the publishing industry
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, English, or related field
- Willingness to travel occasionally for author events, conventions, and industry conferences.
- Previous experience in book publishing, literary marketing, or entertainment marketing
- Familiarity with book industry trends, seasonal patterns, and key promotional periods
- Experience with marketing analytics tools and campaign measurement
- Knowledge of the literary community including book bloggers, BookTok, and reading communities
At Sourcebooks, books change lives isn’t just a mission — it’s who we are. We’ve reached more than 500 million readers, and our innovative approach to publishing has earned recognition as:
- Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace
- Best Workplace by Inc.
- Fast Company’s Innovation Leader (twice)
- Publishers Weekly’s “Most Successful Self-Made Publisher of the 21st Century”
- BISG Industry Award 2025 for redefining what it means to be a publisher today.
If you’re energized by bold ideas, breakout books, and building lasting author brands, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction at Poisoned Pen Press.
Submit your resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter that shows your passion for both the role and the genres we publish. Creativity counts — we want to see what makes you stand out. Applications without a cover letter will not 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.
Top Skills
What We Do
“Sourcebooks, a legitimate contender for the title of ‘most innovative company in book publishing.’”—Mike Shatzkin, Idealog
Innovators. Always looking for ways to bring new experiences to our readers, data is the backbone that gives direction to our creativity and informs our innovative spirit.
Put Me In The Story, now the #1 personalized book platform in the U.S., is one of three e-commerce businesses we operate. We are committed to innovative publishing and to exploring new publishing platforms and models.
Owners and Entrepreneurs. We take pride in being pioneers. Each of us is a leader invested in creating breakthrough for ourselves, our company, and readers everywhere.
Starting with just one book in 1987, we now publish more than 300 new titles each year. With millions of books sold and more than 80 New York Times and USA Today bestsellers—and more—Sourcebooks publishes authors, not books.
Constantly Learning. Not content to rely on yesterday’s knowledge, we know tomorrow’s opportunities can be discovered only with a passionate desire to explore new ideas.
We Create Amazing. Every book and product we create and every life we touch is an opportunity to deliver the unexpected and the extraordinary.
Our award-winning books earn accolades from Parenting Media Awards, YALSA Lists, Texas Bluebonnet, state awards, the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award, and more. Book Business Magazine named Sourcebooks 2013 Publishing Innovator of the Year.
From children’s, young adult, fiction, and memoir to personalized books, inspirational gifts, reference, poetry, and beyond, we believe books change lives. It is the heart of all that we do. We are excited to work with passionate authors, booksellers, librarians, designers, media, brand partners, and others to create a vibrant future for books.
FIND US ONLINE
www.sourcebooks.com
www.putmeinthestory.com
www.simpletruths.com
www.123magic.com
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