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Book Sales Manager

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

In-office Book Publishing Sales Manager position is available for full time employment.'

Responsibilities

Work closely with Sales and Marketing Director to create and manage the seasonal selling schedule and prioritize sales initiatives for the selling season.
Maintain and strengthen relationships with key distributors to maximize sales opportunities with bookstores, libraries and gift markets.
Present titles and lists to various accounts and rep groups.
Analyze title and customer performance to identify areas for improvement.
Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to ensure sales presentations and promotional materials are available for all sales reps.
Work with marketing department on seasonal sales materials, including specific materials for reps and regional shows.

Experience

Bachelor’s Degree
2-3 years’ book sales work experience
Computer skills including Excel
Communication skills both verbal and written
Able to prioritize workload, time management and delegation
Open-minded, innovative, proactive self-starter who can work well independently yet flourishes in a collaborative environment
Flexibility in daily/monthly tasks
Must relocate before start date

Working in our US Headquarters in North Clarendon, Vermont, we offer:

Hybrid work schedule, 3 days physically in the office and 2 days remote
Competitive salary & Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Administered Company 401(k) plan
Annual Incentive Plan

Bookselling Supervisor

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Overview

Harvard Book Store is looking for Bookselling Supervisors to staff our newly announced second location due to open in Fall 2026 in historic downtown Boston. We are seeking Supervisors with a passion for literature to provide strong leadership and a consistently high level of customer service. Primarily, Supervisors manage a responsive, efficient, and productive sales floor. To do so, Supervisors act as booksellers, staff trainers, troubleshooters, and advisors to managers. Bookselling Supervisors will report to the Store Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

Supervisors should expect a variety of tasks every day, covering all store operations from receiving shipments of books as they come in the door, to ringing up sales of books for customers on the way out the door. This position requires active communication, flexibility, and coordination with other staff and supervisors. Supervisors will motivate booksellers to accomplish all the things necessary to the store’s functioning, and will have an ability to respond to suddenly changing circumstances in staffing or emergencies.

In conjunction with the Store Managers, Supervisors in this role will work with new booksellers in their first weeks on basic knowledge and grasp of procedures. They will also work with longer-term booksellers on procedures and customer relations.

It is essential that Supervisors are active in the daily opening and closing of the store and are available to work a variety of shifts including morning, evening, and weekend shifts.

Daily work consists of some combination of the following tasks. These responsibilities include but are not confined to:

Operating iMrchnt, our point of sales and inventory system, to search for books, create and check up on the status of special orders, and ring in sales.
Scheduling of daily tasks and shift schedules.
Maintaining the organization of all products in a timely and accurate manner, including event stock, daily inventory, and customer orders, ensuring stock is accurately sorted and shelved within 24 hours of its receipt.
Responding calmly and courteously to customer questions or complaints over the phone and at our Information Desk. Staff at our stores may answer hundreds of questions a day.
Training and coaching staff on all procedures, systems, and practices.
Consulting with Managers and other Supervisors on store improvements and staff performance in a fair-minded, impartial, and discreet manner.
Attending to staffing needs and emergencies for all weekly shifts, including regular opening, closing, and weekend shifts, and directing staff in functions for preparing the store for the day or shutting down at night.
Overseeing financial functions including daily reporting to the Controller’s office and coordinating cash replenishment.
Assembling, disassembling, and maintaining displays, in coordination with the Managers, Marketing, and Buyers.
Unloading and organizing all delivered mail and packages.
Accurately processing and routing paperwork and data management in iMrchnt inventory system.
Boxing, shipping, and recording of returns and customer orders.
Working with both the controller’s office and our vendors to track and rectify errors in shipping, billing, or credit in receiving or returns.
Maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness of all relevant work spaces and store bathrooms, including stocking essential supplies for the store’s daily operations.
Occasionally serving wine and beer at events (TIPS certification will be provided for all employees serving alcohol).
Additional duties as requested.

Experience

An ideal candidate will have:

A passion for books.
Experience in retail or the book industry, especially in customer service roles. While not a strict requirement, this is strongly preferred.
Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
Reliability, honesty, diligence, and punctuality.
A keen eye for detail with strong organizational skills.
Comfort working with or learning Google Workspace, Slack, and iMrchnt–our inventory management software.
The ability to cooperate and coordinate with other staff and departments.
The capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to stand for long periods of time and lift boxes up to 50 pounds.
For the purposes of serving wine and beer at events, applicants must be 21 and older.

We recognize that many women, members of historically marginalized or underrepresented groups, and those with untraditional backgrounds may be less likely to apply when they do not possess all ideal skills and experience. We encourage applicants to apply if they meet most, if not all, skills and experience.

Benefits and Schedule

Pay: Starting wages begin at $17.50 per hour. Weekend shifts will be earned at a premium 1.25 times the regular wage.

Schedule: This full-time, 40 hours per week hourly position. Weekend and evening availability is required; booksellers will not work every weekend or evening, but all our staff work a variety of shifts each month.

Benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; vacation, sick, and personal paid time off; a store discount; and a company-managed 401K. This is a union eligible position, represented by United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America.

How to Apply

Harvard Book Store is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants regardless of ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Fill our PDF application at harvard.com/about/employment and send it in to unionstreetmanager@harvard.com. Resumes and cover letters can be submitted as supplemental materials.

Bookseller, Children's Dept

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The children’s department at Mrs. Dalloway’s has a reputation of being a positive, all-inclusive, inviting environment in which families, teachers, and children can be confident in obtaining knowledgeable, targeted guidance from experienced Children’s Specialists. The department contains an expertly-curated collection of books for ages ranging from 0 to 17. The best candidate for this position is a passionate, personable individual with current children’s reading expertise, has a positive, approachable demeanor, is organized, works well both with a team and independently, and is eager to take on new challenges.

Position: Part-Time (18-24 hours per week) including weekends

Compensation: $20.00/hr - $22.50/hr, commensurate with experience

Benefits: Generous employee discount, access to Advanced Reader Copies, Paid Sick Leave

Essential Functions:

Provide exemplary customer service: interact with customers asking appropriate questions to gain an understanding of their book needs and preferences; provide appropriate book recommendations. Must have current knowledge of children's reading trends and interests for ages 0-17.
Process point-of-sale purchases, and complete register transactions accurately; provide gift wrapping, when requested.
Organize inventory on shelves and displays, ensuring that stacks are neat and arranged as expected.
Assist Children’s Specialist team with merchandising, subscription administration, bulk orders, staff recommendations, and operational duties as requested.
Assist with event planning including the organization, coordination and marketing of book signings, in-store author events, and offsite author visits.
Maintain a neat and clean store environment which might include general cleaning duties such as vacuuming, dusting, and emptying trash.
Other responsibilities and projects as requested.

Competency/Position Requirements:

Enthusiastic, energetic, experienced, approachable
Driven to complete tasks with speed, accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills both verbal and written with people of all ages
A self-starter who takes initiative
Physical Requirements: Able to lift boxes 10-30 lbs, climb up and down a stepladder, stand for long periods of time.
Weekend and evening event availability
Proficient with basic computer skills. Spreadsheet fluency and Canva experience is a plus.
Bookstore, book industry, and/or retail experience is preferred.

Content Marketer/Merchandiser

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

About the position:

Chirp is looking for an analytically-oriented book lover with 2+ years of professional experience to join the Content team. They’ll be responsible for curating and merchandising books for our large community of audiobook lovers, and managing content curation processes across the team.

Here’s an example of what someone can expect to accomplish in their first year in the position:

Source and review audiobook submissions from our author and publisher partners and choose which deals will perform best with our members, making data-driven decisions based on internal trends and industry research
Curate, categorize, and merchandise books across the Chirp website, emails, and other placements to create an engaging experience and make it easy for readers to find something they’ll love
Plan and implement content strategy for monthly themed sales
Plan, monitor, and manage curation processes to ensure team hits its goals
Write, edit, and proofread enticing error-free copy for books and other book marketing content, matching Chirp’s brand voice and encouraging readers to click and buy
Identify curation, merchandising, and operational opportunities and collaborate within the Content team and across teams to drive change

Ideal candidates for this position will:

Feel comfortable with data-driven decision-making and owning success metrics
Be familiar with a wide range of book genres and categories and comfort working with books/genres they are less familiar with
Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
Enjoy working collaboratively and cross-functionally with other teams
Work autonomously and balance competing priorities effectively
Have outstanding professional written and verbal communication skills
Have excellent copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills
Be excited to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Salary & benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $58,000 - $65,000 annually. The salary offer will be commensurate with experience, and will be adjusted within or around this range based on the candidate who ultimately joins our team. Total compensation also includes stock option awards and competitive benefit options including medical, dental, vision, 401k, generous paid parental leave, and take-what-you-need paid time off.

Remote work flexibility

Please note: for this role, we are only considering candidates who are located in MA, NY, RI, ME, PA, IL or MD.

Our team has choose-where-you-work flexibility that allows you to choose a predominantly remote, hybrid, or in-office setup at our office in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We’ll help each team member figure out the work set up that’s best for them, including WFH equipment or a dedicated desk space in our office.

Most of our teams currently operate with a hybrid model, with some people working full- or part-time from the office, and some from home. We value and prioritize collaboration across mediums and spaces, and we invest in ensuring that meetings and other forms of collaboration are set up with equal access regardless of where you work.

Our interviewing philosophy

Our goal is to get to know you in a low-pressure, friendly environment--and to give you ample opportunity to learn more about us, too.

Our typical process includes these types of experiences:

A resume screen and introductory phone call
A take-home exercise where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
Additional conversations with your potential future team members, the hiring manager, and People Operations

We personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we’ll typically reach out via email within a couple weeks to start the conversation.

We will always do what we can to be flexible around your personal time commitments, deadlines, and general availability. We know that by joining our interview process, you’re trusting us with your time--so we’ll do our best to run a process for you that’s as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Your interview experience

If you’re worried that you’re not the perfect fit for a position, we want to let you in on a secret: we’re not looking for one perfect candidate. We’re looking to get to know a wide range of candidates with different backgrounds, experiences, and interests. If a position excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Pubmark strives to be an inclusive workplace and we value learning from different perspectives. We seek to foster an environment filled with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Finally, our goal is to create an environment where you can interview at your best. If we can provide any assistance or accommodations during your time with us, please let us know at accommodations@bookbub.com. All requests are treated as privately as possible and have no impact on candidate eligibility.

Adult Buying Lead

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Job Title: Adult Buying Lead

Department: Buying

Reports To: Buying Manager

SUMMARY: The Adult Buying Lead helps curate and develop the store’s book inventory, balancing financial goals with BookPeople’s mission. This role project manages the publisher co-op program, coordinates the book club program, and supports event planning. They're accountable for section-level performance, including inventory turnover, in-stock levels, margin contribution, GMROI, and co-op dollars secured against target.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & KEY METRICS

Success in this role will be measured by:

Improvement in overall inventory turnover and reduction in aged inventory across select sections.
Maintenance of target in-stock levels for high-velocity and priority sections.
Growth in section-level revenue and margin contribution.
Improvement in Gross Margin Return on Inventory Investment (GMROI).
Reduction in excess inventory in select sections.
Alignment of inventory investment with annual budget and cash flow targets.
Return rates for select sections
Co-op dollars secured vs. targeted amount

BUYING DUTIES:

Buy front and backlist inventory for select sections, as determined by the Buying Manager
Order all pre-arranged stock for signings
Place orders for pre-order campaigns in a timely manner, and track their status until received
Track sales on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis
Mark returns
Generate cycle count spreadsheets

PROJECT MANAGEMENT DUTIES:

Project manage and execute BookPeople’s publisher co-op programs
Coordinate with book club leaders to ensure timely ordering and merchandising of book club titles
Assist in planning and execution, including logistics and buying, for major events

ADMIN DUTIES:

Serve as the primary point person between the IM team and the buying team for coordinating store displays and other merchandising opportunities.
Assist the receiving department and other buyers as directed and as workload allows
Participate in yearly inventory
Work on bookfloor, as needed and scheduled by manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Minimum of four years of bookselling experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the book industry, including publishers, distributors, frontlist and backlist titles, and industry sales cycles.
Experience using sales and inventory data to inform ordering, replenishment, and returns decisions.
Experience working with a bookstore inventory management or point-of-sale system.
Proficiency with spreadsheets, including sorting, filtering, formulas, and interpreting sales and inventory reports.

Preferred:

Demonstrated experience buying books for a bookstore.
Experience meeting with publisher representatives and reviewing seasonal catalogs.
Experience managing publisher co-op funds, claims, or reimbursement documentation.
Familiarity with inventory metrics, including sell-through, turnover, aged inventory, margin, returns, and GMROI.
Familiarity with Edelweiss and BookPeople’s inventory systems.

COMPETENCIES:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn and use new systems accurately and efficiently.
Excellent time management skills, including ability to prioritize competing needs
Excellent self-motivation and ability to be self-sufficient
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including staying current on a busy inbox
Ability to adapt to evolving situations and handle change with patience
Ability to ask for clarity and/or help when needed
Works in the best interest of BookPeople and our community bound by books

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to work at a computer for extended periods, including frequent keyboarding and data entry.
Ability to sit, stand, and move throughout the store during a shift.
Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and use step stools or ladders to access and merchandise inventory.
Ability to regularly handle books, cartons, and other store materials.
Ability to lift and carry boxes of books weighing up to 50 pounds, particularly during event setup, execution, and breakdown.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

STARTING WAGE: This is a non-exempt, hourly position. The starting wage is $19.25/hr.

LABOR GRADE: 5

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS: Full time in person in Austin, TX position. The regular workweek for full-time employees shall be five (5) days, a minimum of seven (7) consecutive hours per day. Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

BOOKPEOPLE OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES:

Medical, Dental, and Vision health insurance
In-store and CoffeePeople discount
Birthday benefit: free book of your choice, plus time off or extra pay if you work that day
Extra pay on select special holidays worked (Customer Appreciation Day, Independent Bookseller Day, and the Saturday Before Christmas)
Two paid holidays: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day, with early closure on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, and a late opening on New Year's Day
Accrued sick leave and vacation time
Community partner discount
Priority access to author signing lines
Free audiobooks and advance reader copies
Free garage parking

EEO: BookPeople Inc. is an equal opportunity work environment and is considered an affirmative action employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and providing continual equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

General Manager

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

General Manager - Phoenix Books

Independent Bookstore Group — Vermont | 3 Locations
Full time, exempt (salaried)

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced, energetic, and innovative retail leader to oversee operations across our three Vermont bookstore locations. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can balance the financial and operational discipline of a growing multi-site business with a genuine love for books and the communities we serve. You'll manage a team of roughly 40 employees across three store managers, own the company's P&L, and set the strategic direction for buying, merchandising, and customer experience across all locations.

This role reports directly to ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Strategic Leadership

Own full P&L across all locations — budgeting, margin management, payroll-to-sales ratios, and expense control
Deliver consolidated financial reporting and analyze site-by-site performance
Set and track annual revenue and profitability targets

Operations & Inventory

Lead company-wide buying strategy and publisher/vendor relationships, leveraging combined purchasing volume across sites
Oversee inventory allocation and stock transfer logistics between locations
Standardize POS systems, training programs, and merchandising standards while allowing for local flexibility at each site

People Leadership

Hire, coach, and manage performance for all site-level Store Managers
Set staffing and scheduling standards across a 45+ person team
Create and deliver trainings to all staff to support strong skill development
Build a consistent culture and set of operating practices across all locations

Community & Brand

Represent the business publicly and maintain relationships with local media, schools, and community organizations
Guide company-wide events and programming strategy (author events, book clubs, partnerships)
Travel regularly between all three sites

Qualifications

5+ years of retail management or bookstore experience, including multi-site operations
Proven experience managing a P&L at a comparable revenue scale
Proven experience and skill as a bookseller
Strong buying, merchandising, and vendor negotiation experience
Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and hold other managers accountable
Experience building and maintaining accuracy of POS systems and POS reporting (iMerchant experience preferred)
Bachelor's degree preferred
Passion for books and independent retail culture required
Reliable transportation and willingness to travel regularly between sites required

Compensation

$90,000 base salary plus performance bonus tied to consolidated revenue and margin targets

Location

Vermont. Work is primarily performed onsite at one of the stores, with regular visits to all three sites required several times per month. Remote work permitted approximately 20% of the workweek. Assistance with expenses to relocate to Vermont is negotiable.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to heather@phoenixbooks.biz. We look forward to meeting you!

Manager

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

At Book Club Bar, our Manager will be charged with the running of day-to-day BOH and FOH operations, as well as provide backup support for the booktenders on the floor. Owners Nat and Erin will be hands-on with all operations, especially in the first year of running this Brooklyn location, and will be in close contact with the manager at all times.

Essential Operational Duties:

Staff Management

Draft weekly staff schedule
Conduct interviews when needed for new hires
Conduct 6 month and yearly evaluations
Discipline or dismissals as needed
Work closely with ownership

Inventory

Any coffee prep items (hot/cold cups & lids, syrups, napkins, etc)
Weekly inventory of wine, beer, liquor
Milk, alternative milks, sparkling water, OJ
Dishwasher liquids or any other cleaning supplies

Being the first point of contact for any outside vendors, accepting with signature and restocking as required:

Milk and pastries deliveries
UPS/FedEx deliveries
coffee, wine, beer, liquor deliveries

Being the first point of contact for any maintenance workers: plumbers, HVAC, ConEd, building inspectors, NYC Health Department, etc. as needed.
Providing backup support to booktender behind the bar, serving drinks, assisting with book orders, processing transactions in Bookmanager and Toast, and backing up the booktender with any customer issues, when needed.
Assisting with bar prep (garnishes, syrups, etc.)
Garbage/recycling maintenance (breaking down boxes, taking out trash, etc.)
Coordinating with barbacks (when on-duty) to ensure that the bar is fully stocked at all times
Enforcing cleanliness behind the bar and around the store

Maintaining restroom cleanliness, and performing other store and bar housekeeping tasks
Checking out booktenders during shift changeovers

Assisting with onboarding and training any new employees as needed
Any and all other duties assigned by ownership

Essential Bookselling Duties:

Assisting as needed with in-store events:

Liaising with authors, performers, publicists
Assisting with set-up and breakdown of chairs, microphones, etc.

Receiving books

Processing any new books received by our book suppliers through Bookmanager
Processing special orders as they are received
Shipping online or special orders
Reshelving received books

Creating new book release displays weekly
Coordinating with Erin and booksellers on new book displays, faceouts, staff picks, etc.
Facilitating author stock signings as needed
Recovering the bookselling floor during each shift by gathering and restocking items, straightening bookcases

Qualifications and skills:

NYC hospitality required
Strong communication and people skills
Strong organizational and logistical skills
Ability to anticipate needs and be proactive
Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and adapt as the needs of the store develop or change
Maturity and ability to be self-sufficient
Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays to align with store needs

Location:

Book Club Bar, Bushwick: 380 Troutman Street (primary)
Book Club Bar, East Village: 197 East 3rd Street (secondary, for training purposes and meetings as needed)

Extra consideration will be given to individuals with previous experience in bookselling and bar hospitality. All applicants should understand that being a manager requires some manual labor: lifting boxes, carrying, and occasionally standing for the entire shift.

Salary: $70,000

Benefits for full-time employees include:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage through an employer-subsidized plan OR stipend toward a medical plan
Paid holidays (3)
Paid sick leave (5 days)
Paid time off (5 days)
Store discount
Access to free advance copies of books, audiobooks, and professional growth opportunities
Option to contribute to 401k account after 3 months of employment

To apply, please submit a resume and brief introduction to bushwick@bookclubbar.com. Interviews will be conducted in-person, with the position starting in September.

Editorial Assistant

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Beacon Press, a 170-year-old independent nonprofit book publisher in Boston that specializes in progressive nonfiction, is hiring a full-time editorial assistant.

The editorial assistant position includes a mix of editorial and administrative responsibilities while assisting the associate editorial director. It is an excellent way to learn as an editor and gain further publishing knowledge and simultaneously do good in the world. Responsibilities can shift or increase in one direction as the assistant learns more and develops specific publishing interests.

In addition to administrative tasks, this position may also include opportunities to acquire, edit, and shepherd through academic crossover and/or trade books in both adult and YA publishing. Prior experience as an editorial assistant is preferred. This role requires being politically engaged, intellectually curious, and attuned to what makes a powerful reading experience. It requires excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently toward the collaborative and common goals of the lists, the editorial department, and the Press. It entails keeping up on trends within publishing, and requires excellent time-management and organizational skills, and the ability to manage detail-oriented projects with overlapping deadlines.

This is a hybrid position, with some day(s) each week required in our Boston office.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience. 

Primary responsibilities:

Provide editorial support to associate editorial director. This includes reading submissions, writing readers reports, drafting editorial and marketing memos for internal use; drafting online and flap copy for external use; researching book ideas and authors
Provide administrative support, including processing author payments; handling permissions; mailing books; updating editorial meeting minutes; tracking deadlines; preparing manuscripts for production.
Coordinate with publicity, marketing, production and design departments to meet in-house deadlines and keep books on schedule.
Know and understand the books the editor is working on; contribute informed ideas about them.
Potential to acquire1-2 strong crossover and/or trade books a year.  
Develop contacts, keep abreast of trends, and attend events.
Actively participate in weekly editorial meetings, editorial retreats, staff and marketing/publicity meetings.
Assist or independently shepherd books from the proposal stage to final book, including:

Track permissions, as needed. Prepare manuscripts for transmittal to production department. 
Work with authors and in-house colleagues on titles and subtitles and draft title information sheets.  
Launch titles inhouse and as needed with Beacon’s distributor, Penguin Random House. 
Draft and circ design memo. 
Draft all copy--online copy, flap copy, back panel copy. 
Solicit blurbs. 
Collaborate with publicity and marketing on developing publication strategy. 
Send out complimentary copies of printed book to endorsers and influencers. 
Submit books for awards.

Maintain files and contact with backlist authors. 
Take on other departmental tasks as needed.

Requirements:

Undergraduate degree although some graduate level work and experience is a plus. Strong language, grammar, writing, and critical thinking skills
Strong presentation manner
Organized, attentive to detail, resourceful, prioritizes well, and poised under pressure
Self-directed and independent with the ability to follow through consistently on assignments
Good time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask across departments, activities, and projects
1-2 years of publishing and/or office experience required
Interest in progressive nonfiction publishing and a dedication to Beacon’s mission is a big plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and proficient computer skills

To apply: Applicants should email a cover letter and resume with the job title in the subject heading to jobs@beacon.org. No phone calls, please.

Sales Representative

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ingram Content Group (ICG) is seeking a Sales Representative tojoin ourteam. This individual promotes, coordinates, and participates in sales and related activities among selected accounts and prospects in assigned territories. Develops and grows business with key accounts in New England.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree or year for year experience
3 years sales or in the book industry

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working within the book industry
Ability to travel up to 30%

Key Responsibilities:

Represents and sells titles from PGW, Two Rivers, and Ingram Academic publisher clients to bookstore customers within a large, defined geographical area in New England.
Performs new and backlist title sales, opens new accounts, establishes and maintains customer relations
Ensures high post-sales satisfaction facilitating positive long-term relationships and repeat business with customers
Keeps informed on new products and/or services and other general information of interest to customers
Informs customers of supply and price trends and assists in inventory control
Meets or exceeds annual growth targets with territory billing each year
Presentation of seasonal frontlist titles three times a year to assigned accounts
Works to promote and build backlist sales, place promotions in stores, highlight fast- moving titles and other opportunity titles.
Assists accounts with in-store promotions, co-op advertising, and other efforts to provide excellent service to booksellers
Introduces and recommends new books and other general information of interest to customers
Serves as liaison between bookstores and internal teams to resolve questions regarding titles and services
- Works with sales counterparts and management to expand sales in market territory
- Attends sales conferences, engages with publishers regarding current and future titles and sales needs
- Acts as subject matter expert on categories, titles, market and competitive conditions, and advertising and promotional activities.
- Coordinates with marketing and client publishers to recommend new titles, programs, and services to meet the business needs of assigned accounts.
- Analyzes customer needs and interests, expediting the resolution of customer problems and/or complaints. Enlists the support of other departments as needed.
- Maintains relationships with accounts to discuss business reviews, sales/returns levels, programs, services, problems, and/or issues. Provides information to accounts that can be used for sales forecasting.
- Advances the profile of IPS publishers via store promotions, galley distribution, enthusiastic selling
- Attends meetings in person and via Teams and Zoom as needed
- Reads client publishers’ titles to help create in-house and account enthusiasm

Hiring Salary Range: $74,353k - $99,011k. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Perks/Benefits:

A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
- 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistance programs, Group Legal, & more
Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
- Company match program for United Way donations
- Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
Casual Dress Code

Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

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Publicist

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

SUMMARY:

The Publicist will be responsible for overseeing Yen Press publicity efforts, primarily focusing on securing earned coverage of key upcoming releases and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leading Yen Press publicity efforts in the reviewer and influencer space, including developing and growing the network of Yen Press contacts and the creation of publicity plans for key releases that include manga, manhwa, light novels, middle grade graphic novels, translated literature, and more.
Drafing and submitting press releases to key trade and publicity partners to announce key Yen Press releases and initiatives.
Overseeing and executing the submission of digital review copies, physical galleys, and final printed books to trade reviewers, media outlets, and influencers for review consideration.
Attending to award submissions for relevant key releases, such as category specific awards (e.g. American Manga Awards) and genre specific awards (e.g. Edgar Award).
Negotiating and coordinating paid integrations with influencers and content creators to promote key Yen Press releases.
When applicable, directly communicating with authors, artists, and creators of Yen Press titles on interview opportunities, event appearances, and social media collaborations.
Planning, producing, and hosting panels and programming at conventions and events.
Communicating with industry partners and licensors to plan for creator appearances at conventions, events, and press sessions.
Additional marketing tasks in the realm of events, advertising, and social media as necessary.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Three to four years of publicity experience in the traditional publishing industry
Experience pitching to media and press and presenting in front of internal and external partners
Existing relationships with national and regional media contacts and influencers
Ability to read community and marketing trends within the manga, anime, webcomic, and graphic novel space
Experience using media databases, such as Muck Rack and Cision
Passion and interest in manga, anime, webcomics, and graphic novels
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES PREFERRED:

Experience promoting children and middle grade publishing in a marketing and publicity capacity
Experience with digital cataloguing and galley servies, such as Edelweiss and NetGalley
Experience media training and prepping creators

ANTICIPATED SALARY: $55,000 - $65,000 per year

**PLEASE INCLUDE A COVER LETTER.**

Art Director, Children's

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

W.W. Norton & Company has an opening for an Art Director in their award-winning Children’s Art Department. Come join a growing and energized team where you can work on prizewinning books by industry leading authors and illustrators. The Art Director will be responsible for managing, art directing, and designing approximately 8-10 titles per season in our range of children’s books. They will also provide support for the team in all areas of the publishing process. Candidates must have an excellent portfolio which include book covers and interiors as well as illustrated books (picture books and graphic novels) and have an understanding and passion for the book publishing process. Candidates must exhibit attention to detail, a critical eye for design, and have excellent communication and organization skills.

We’re looking to bring in a passionate individual who is aware of the children’s book landscape, excited to help grow a division and enthusiastic about children’s books for all ages. This position is a full-time remote position with a requirement to come into the New York office at least once per publishing season for a week of meetings and interdepartmental collaboration. This position reports directly to the Associate Creative Director of the Children’s Department.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:

Manage the full design process from acquisition to release to print for their own list of approximately 8-10 titles per list (24-30 per year) across the Norton Children’s Division spanning picture books, middle grade, graphic novels, young adult and fiction and non-fiction.
Pursue, nurture, develop, manage and hire freelance illustrators (and their agents) and design beautiful and thoughtful original book packages.
Hire, manage, and art direct freelance designers while keeping in mind all needs: budgetary, art and font licensing, timelines.
Meet weekly, seasonal and book production deadlines and manage across multiple stages of production while maintaining organized and accurate files and ensuring good practices with font and art clearances.
Liase with production department throughout all stages of production from concept and design through file set up and review, to mechanical release to printer and proofing stages.
Provide support and collaboration to design and art direction staff when needed or as designated by the Creative Director.
Maintain clear communication with editorial and production staff on a regular basis including complications and offer solutions for successful project completion.
Represent projects and team in a professional and skilled manner in art presentation and status meetings.

Please note- this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Required Qualifications:

Must have a strong portfolio that shows versatility of style and proficiency across multiple genres, topics, ages, and formats in Children’s Publishing.
Exceptional typographic sensibility and understanding of age based design as well as respect for the reader.
Portfolio must exhibit original ideas and original design executions that feel unique and interesting while understanding the relevant markets.
At least 7-8 years of work experience required. Experience at a publisher or working with publishers in a freelance capacity for most of those years is preferred.
Must be comfortable, efficient, and an effective communicator while working in a remote environment.
Must have awareness of prepress, four color, 2 color, and specialty printing processes pertaining to all stages of children’s book production from concepts to corrections, to proof review and release to print.
Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.
Bachelor’s degree.
Must be able to work full business hours on East Coast time.

Compensation and Benefits*

Currently available benefits include:

Annual compensation for this position is $85,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
Disability and life insurances
FMLA, parental and other leave
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
Company-provided laptop
Employee discounts on Norton books
Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

Sales Assistant

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

If spreadsheets, bookstores, and bestsellers all make you smile, we should talk!

We're looking for a Sales Assistant to support our sales team that works with Independent bookstores. If you’re someone who loves supporting Indie bookstores, staying organized, solving problems, and joining a fast-moving sales team then we’d love to meet you!

In this highly collaborative role, you'll provide operational, analytical, and administrative support that helps our sales team build successful partnerships with independent bookstores across the country.

From preparing sales reports and coordinating author events to managing Edelweiss catalogs and supporting preorder campaigns, you'll be an essential part of ensuring our books reach readers through one of the publishing industry's most important channels.

This is an hourly non-exempt position with a pay range of $22.00/hourly. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.

This position is based full-time in our Naperville, Illinois office. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

What you’ll do:

Support the Independent Sales Team

Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports and analysis for field and inside sales representatives, including frontlist, backlist, reorder activity, promotional participation, and sales trends.
Respond promptly to requests from sales representatives and independent bookstore customers via email and Microsoft Teams.
Order monthly new release samples for field representatives.
Maintain field representative contact information and seasonal ARC allocations.

Create Sales Communications & Materials

Produce the weekly sales roundup for the sales team featuring:
National and regional bestseller lists
Frontlist and backlist sales opportunities
Upcoming releases
Starred reviews
Curated Edelweiss collections
Assist in preparing customer presentations and sales materials, including presentations for key accounts.

Coordinate Author Events & Preorder Campaigns

Serve as the primary sales contact for author events, partnering with Marketing, Customer Experience, IT, and Operations.
Track event orders from submission through warehouse fulfillment.
Communicate order updates and shipping information to bookstores and internal teams.
Follow up with participating stores to ensure timely order submission.
Help manage preorder campaign workflows and maintain tracking systems across departments.

Support New Account Setup & Promotional Programs

Coordinate onboarding for new independent bookstore accounts.
Ensure all required account documentation is submitted and processed.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to ensure book club orders and promotional materials are processed accurately and on schedule.

Manage Edelweiss & Sales Metadata

Build and maintain seasonal Edelweiss catalogs and themed collections.
Coordinate seasonal title markups across the sales team.
Monitor title metadata, comparative titles, covers, catalog copy, and marketing assets.
Identify incomplete title records and communicate updates to the sales organization.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
1+ years of experience in sales support, sales operations, customer service, publishing, retail, or a related field.
Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and communicate insights clearly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
A proactive, collaborative approach and a passion for providing exceptional internal and external customer service.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in publishing, bookselling, or retail sales.
Familiarity with Edelweiss and Edelweiss Analytics.

College Publishing Sales Representative, Boston

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The College Department of W.W. Norton & Company--the largest and oldest independent and employee-owned publisher--produces textbooks and courseware for undergraduate studies in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Our success rests on developing content of unmatched quality to support course goals for all educational environments. We support equity-minded teaching that improves outcomes for members of every learning community. Reflecting cutting-edge pedagogy, flexible learning pathways, and best practices in accessibility, our carefully integrated materials work to help all students succeed.

We seek a goal-oriented College Publishing Sales Representative in our Boston territory to promote our courseware and textbooks (print and digital) with undergraduate instructors.

Job Advantages and Highlights

Pride in Independence. Nortonians value reading, learning, and sharing ideas. We collaborate, innovate, and celebrate with a distinctive sense of shared purpose. Many of us have called Norton home for decades, if not our entire careers.
Variety. Because higher education sales work involves in-person meetings with college instructors, our Sales Representatives travel to the colleges within their geographic territory. They enjoy changes of scenery, exercise, and the opportunity to meet different challenges across a range of academic fields.
Intellectual engagement. Through consulting instructors about their course goals, teaching strategies, and educational challenges, our College Sales Representatives are exposed to ideas and information that span scores of subject areas. This is a perfect job for lifelong learners who love to read and thrive on discovery.
Camaraderie. Norton Representatives love driving sales success, but they also value exchanging ideas and discussing favorite books, music, travel destinations, etc. They come from diverse backgrounds, have wide-ranging interests, and embrace continuous learning.
Career development. Norton values promotion from within the organization, and professional advancement is priority. Our managers work to help foster each employee’s development around their identified strengths and professional goals.
Mentorship. In addition to training and guidance by a dedicated Sales Manager, our Sales Representatives receive support and collegiality from our mentorship program that pairs new employees with colleagues who are already experienced in their role.

Professional Responsibilities

Conduct roughly four college visits per week (during the regular academic year) with the aim of consulting between 10 and 15 professors on each allocated campus day.
Conduct virtual meetings with faculty during days not spent on campus.
Develop relationships with academic faculty by assessing their teaching challenges and demonstrating how Norton’s educational materials can provide solutions
Engage with instructors on campus through cold calls and scheduled appointments.
Familiarize oneself with major new titles and revised editions each year, as well as with competing texts.
Increase revenue and adoption rates for books and courseware within the defined sales territory.
Collaborate with colleagues on strategic plans for advancing priority sales opportunities.
Set tracking and revenue goals with guidance from sales management.
Identify opportunities, document related activities, and track progress using the company’s Salesforce-based customer relationship management tool.
Provide customer support to instructors who assign or wish to evaluate Norton’s course materials
Attend national and regional conferences
Overnight travel requires approximately 20%

The preceding list represents only the primary responsibilities associated with the position. Employees are required to perform other periodic activities as deemed necessary by Norton.

Compensation and Benefits

Currently available benefits include:

Total compensation, including discretionary bonuses, for this position is $50,000-$80,000. All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location and like considerations.
Company vehicle (insurance, maintenance, fuel, and personal mileage allowance) *
Reimbursement of qualified travel-related expenses
Generous paid time off and paid holidays
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
Disability and life insurances
FMLA, parental, and other leave
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
Company-provided laptop
Employee discounts on Norton books
Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations?

*Use of company car depends on driving record and eligibility.

All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.

Experience and Skills

Are you a good fit? If you are intellectually curious, self-motivated, competitive, resourceful, collaborative, organized, and persuasive, then the answer is yes!

We hire candidates at all career levels - from recent college graduates to those with years of experience. Ideal candidates have some successful employment or internship history in sales, marketing, editing, teaching, or roles that require customer interaction. Since learning outcomes and pedagogy vary substantially across from disciplines and subject areas, our Representatives must be nimble, devising creative, strategic solutions for instructors and ultimately increasing sales for Norton. Our College Sales Representatives must be able to sharpen their analytic and strategic skills daily.

Requirements

BA/BS degree and a valid driver’s license
Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton, Inc. in the US
Ability to travel by both car and airplane. Some overnight stays are necessary for campus visits, sales conferences, training, and/or professional development. (The amount of overnight travel for campus work varies by territory.)
Residence within or near the geographic territory that encompasses the sales accounts associated with the job. (Relocation can be a negotiated condition of employment.)
Strong communication and critical thinking skills.

Americanization Editor

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Nosy Crow, an award-winning children’s publisher of books for ages 0-12, is seeking an experienced, creative, and flexible Americanization Editor at its US-based subsidiary, Nosy Crow, Inc, for a remote, temporary, part-time position. Come join our small but mighty team in a collegial, fast-paced environment!

The position will entail converting UK books for ages 0-12 to American English, and requires deep understanding of American English and strong familiarity with British English. The ideal candidate is someone upbeat and collaborative who has at least five years of direct experience in an editing or copyediting role, ideally with a children’s trade publisher.

We anticipate that the role will require working 20 to 25 hours a week, and that it will last from approximately early October through April.

Responsibilities

Americanize UK books for children ages 0-12, converting board, novelty, middle grade, fiction and nonfiction from British English to American English, while editing for: spelling, grammar, punctuation, word usage and vocabulary changes, colloquial phrasing and expressions, cultural differences, and with sensitivity to context and while retaining author’s voice and intent
Checking illustrations for inaccuracies or cultural differences
Converting measurements from British to American usage
Identifying elements that could cause misunderstanding or confusion and may require additional editorial intervention
Select fact-checking (as required)

Qualifications

Deep understanding of American English and strong familiarity with British English
Significant experience Americanizing UK books
5 + years' experience in a previous editorial or copyediting role in children’s publishing
Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication and writing skills
Strong interpersonal skills and experience conveying detailed, complex information clearly and kindly

The salary for this position is $50-$65/ hour.The salary range listed is specific to this position and takes into account various factors including the specifics of the role and candidate's relevant experience and qualifications.

Nosy Crow, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in our success and make hiring and employment decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills. We are committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, and veteran status. In keeping with these values, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process.

Associate Director of Children’s Marketing and Publicity

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Chronicle Books is seeking an experienced and strategic Associate Director of Children’s Marketing and Publicity to lead overall list strategy and work directly with the team on title-specific campaigns and the School and Library market. Reporting to the Executive Director of Marketing and Publicity, this role helps shape strategy for the Children’s list and oversees campaigns across frontlist and backlist, including bestselling series Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, Tiny T. Rex, and graphic novel program.

The Associate Director leads and develops the Children’s Marketing, Publicity, and School & Library teams, serves as a senior partner to the Children’s Publishing Group and cross-functional teams, and translates market and audience insights into campaigns that build awareness, support sell-in and sell-through, strengthen Chronicle Books’ marketplace position, and contribute to profitable growth.

The Associate Director will help establish the vision, goals, and strategy for Children’s marketing and publicity, serve as the senior Marketing and Publicity representative, identify trends and convert them into actionable strategies, establish team and campaign priorities, and communicate key strategies and information to Sales. They will lead integrated plans, oversee media positioning, collaborate with authors, illustrators, and agents, and identify, evaluate, and execute strategic partnerships with organizations.

Other duties include managing the Children’s M&P team, fostering a culture of creativity, open communication, assessing workflows and team practices, and partnering with Editorial, Sales, Brand Design, and Social Media. In addition they will lead digital strategies for the Children’s list, guide Amazon A+ content, set strategic direction for school and library and bookseller outreach, and partner with Sales to understand account and channel needs and identify opportunities. Lastly they will partner with the Executive Director to develop and administer the annual Children’s marketing and publicity budget, manage tracking of campaign activity, and use sales reporting to identify trends, evaluate results, and improve decisions.

Qualifications: Applicants will need 6-8 years of progressive experience in children’s book marketing, publicity, or a related publishing role, including leadership of major campaigns and contribution to department-level strategy. They will possess a strong knowledge of the children’s publishing marketplace and its consumer, trade, school & library media, social, and influencer marketing. Management experience is required as well as experience managing budgets, allocating resources, interpreting campaign, audience, and sales data, and translating findings into recommendations. Applicants should demonstrate excellent project management, problem solving, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills and present creative, curious, proactive, and solutions-oriented approaches. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Airtable, Salesforce, Edelweiss, and relevant reporting platforms is helpful, and ability to travel will be as needed.

Hiring Salary Range: $101,000-$121,250. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is eligible for our profit share plan.

Benefits: Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.

Schedule: Employees at Chronicle Books will follow a regular hybrid schedule in our San Francisco or New York City office of at least three (3) in-office days per week and up to five (5) in-office days per week, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all the activities required of the employee.

To Apply: Please follow the link to submit a resume and cover letter via our career site. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace, and we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

Senior Designer, Children's

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

W.W. Norton & Company has an opening for a Senior Designer in their award-winning Children’s Art Department. Come join a growing and energized team where you can work on prizewinning books by industry leading authors and illustrators. The Senior Designer will work directly with the Art Director and Associate Creative Director and be responsible for design managing, and designing approximately 5-8 titles per season in our range of children’s books.

We're looking for candidates who are talented, efficient, flexible and enthusiastic. Candidates must have an excellent portfolio which includes book covers and interiors as well as illustrated books (picture books and graphic novels) and have an understanding and passion for the book publishing process. Candidates must exhibit attention to detail, a critical eye for design, and have excellent communication and organization skills.

We’re looking to bring in a passionate team player who is aware of the children’s book landscape, excited to help learn, grow, share knowledge, and enthusiastic about children’s books for all ages. This position is a full-time remote position with a requirement to come into the New York office at least once per publishing season for a week of meetings and interdepartmental collaboration. This position reports directly to the Associate Creative Director of the Children’s Department.

Essential Job Responsibilities Include:

With the guidance of manager, handle the full design process from acquisition to release to print for their own list of approximately 5-8 titles per list (15-24 per year) across the Norton Children’s Division spanning picture books, middle grade, graphic novels, young adult fiction and non-fiction.
Pursue, nurture, develop, manage and hire freelance illustrators (and their agents) and design beautiful and thoughtful original book packages.
Meet weekly, seasonal and book production deadlines and manage across multiple stages of production while maintaining organized and accurate files and ensuring good practices with font and art clearances.
Liase with production department throughout all stages of production from concept and design through file set up and review, to mechanical release to printer and proofing stages.
Provide support and collaboration to design and art direction staff when needed or as designated by the Creative Director.
Maintain clear communication with editorial and production staff on a regular basis including complications and offer solutions for successful project completion.

Please note- this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Required Qualifications:

Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.
Must have a strong portfolio that shows versatility of style and proficiency across multiple genres, topics, ages, and formats.
Exceptional typographic sensibility and understanding of age based design as well as respect for the reader, good grasp of visual storytelling and ability to take feedback.
Portfolio must exhibit original ideas and original design executions that feel unique and interesting while understanding the relevant markets.
At least 5-6 years of work experience required. Experience at a children’s publisher or working with children’s publishers in a freelance capacity for most of those years is preferred.
Must be comfortable, efficient, and an effective communicator while working in a remote environment.
Must have some knowledge of prepress, four color, 2 color, and specialty printing processes pertaining to all stages of children’s book production from concepts to corrections, to proof review and release to print.
Employment eligibility to work with W.W. Norton & Company in the US is required.
Must be able to work full business hours on East Coast time.
Bachelor's degree.

Compensation and Benefits*

Currently available benefits include:

Competitive salary: $70,000: All salaries and salary ranges posted by Norton may vary depending on experience, skills, location, and like considerations.
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and summer Friday afternoons beginning in July
Generous health benefits, including PPO, EPO, and High Deductible (with HSA) medical insurance options, vision insurance, dental insurance, flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care and commuter, gym membership reimbursement, and more. Coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children is available.
Profit-Sharing and 401(k) benefit plan with discretionary contribution matching by employer
Disability and life insurances
FMLA, parental and other leave
Employee Assistance Program (for mental health, financial planning, and other needs)
Company-provided laptop
Employee discounts on Norton books
Limited matching of employee donations to select non-profit organizations

*All policies and benefits described are subject to change at any time.