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Sourcebooks is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Managing Editor for a 6-month contractual role to oversee editorial and production processes, track production schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities: Manage daily editorial workflows, track schedules, support documentation and process improvements, and coordinate special projects.

Skills: 5+ years in editorial or production roles, proficiency in Chicago Manual of Style and production practices, experience with tools like Smartsheet and Adobe Acrobat, and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications: Experience managing schedules and quality control across titles, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Location: Naperville, IL

Compensation: $30 - $30 / Hourly

Sourcebooks 'Bespoke Publishing Operations team is seeking a detail-driven, collaborative Associate Managing Editor for a 6-month contract role. This temporary position will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth flow of managing editorial and production editorial processes, ensuring bespoke titles move efficiently from turnover to final production.

In this role, you’ll help run and track book production schedules, manage title lists, and partner with cross-functional teams to maintain quality and meet deadlines. You’ll work closely with key stakeholders to uphold Sourcebooks' standards of excellence while supporting ongoing workflow improvements.

This is a contract position (6 months) with a pay rate of $30/hour and a maximum of 40 hours per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage day-to-day editorial and production workflows for bespoke titles.
• Track and maintain schedules to ensure projects stay on time and on budget.
• Support documentation, training, and process improvements within the team.
• Collaborate across editorial, design, and production to anticipate bottlenecks and resolve issues.
• Help coordinate reprints, special editions, and other bespoke projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• 5+ years in managing editorial, production editorial, or publishing project coordination.
• Strong command of The Chicago Manual of Style and standard book production practices.
• Experience managing schedules, freelancers, and quality control across multiple titles.
• Comfort working in tools like Smartsheet and Basecamp, plus proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational skills.

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.

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