American Book Company is a textbook and software publishing company. Its main focus is on standardized test preparation materials. It offers books covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies tests.
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American Book Company is a textbook and software publishing company. Its main focus is on standardized test preparation materials. It offers books covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies tests.
Job details
Salary
$42,500 - $50,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
1Full Job DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A BOOK LAUNCH COORDINATOR
Are you constantly thinking about ways to get more books read? Do you have experience helping authors with live events, library listings, or bookstore sales? Can you do online research at the speed of light, type up compelling email communications with ease, and easily navigate your way around social media and other platforms like Goodreads?
If you’ve answered yes to those questions, please keep reading.
We are Book Launchers. We help entrepreneurs and professionals write, publish, and sell non-fiction books. Our goal isn’t just to help our clients get a book published. We want to help our clients create a great book that achieves their business goals. To achieve that, we do a wide range of things to support our clients including website and social media auditing, email newsletter guidance, media pitching, speaking engagement support and pitching, and even look for and negotiate wholesale book sale opportunities. We also want to add services and support around Goodreads, BookBub, and Amazon Review solicitation.
We’re looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, who knows their way around online, and has been behind the scenes with book launches or book distribution efforts. If you like social media marketing strategies uncovering alternative opportunities to sell a book to the ideal reader – that’s a bonus.
We have brilliant folks on our team that you’ll work alongside to help our clients succeed. You will report directly to our Book Marketing Manager, and play a key role in supporting all the marketing activities that we do to help our clients get their books into the hands of readers.
This role can be part-time or full-time and it’s a fully remote job. The most important thing to us is getting the right person.
To apply, please use the form below. And, please include a cover letter and resume.
What is your role?
In this role, you will report directly to the Book Marketing Manager and will have a hand in both Company and Client success.
You will work directly with the Book Launchers marketing department and will be vital to helping our authors successfully choose their launch strategy, be prepared for it, and then successfully market their brand and book(s). You’ll be the driving force behind running successful Goodreads Giveaways and NetGalley promotions, landing book reviews for clients, and your input and creativity will be essential to the success of our clients’ book launches and beyond. You know online marketing strategies, have built social media influence for yourself or others, and you are able to apply that to Book Launchers and our authors. Our overarching goal is to be our clients’ first choice for publishing, not the alternative to traditional publishing. And, we will know we’ve succeeding when referrals are our biggest source of new clients and existing clients create multiple books with Book Launchers in the years to come.
As a direct report to the Book Marketing Manager, you will be involved in every book launch. You’ll be a driving force behind our mission to be the choice for book publishing, not the alternative.
Specific Tasks Include: Understand book launch strategies* and, with support from the Book Marketing Manager, be able to consult and coach clients through the steps they need to take for a successful book launch.
If this sounds like a perfect fit for you then you’re obviously someone special so we want to tell you why we’re worthy of your greatness.
Here’s the deal:
While many members of the Book Launchers team are based in and around Los Angeles, the team works remotely. Why battle traffic if you don’t have it?
What unites us is a passion for quality and our clients success. Book Launchers founder Julie Broad started the company with author’s success in mind. She is a Top 20 under 40 award winning entrepreneur, an Amazon Overall #1 bestselling author (her first self-published niche non-fiction book actually topped the charts of all the millions of books sold in Canada on Amazon for 36 hours and was in the Top 100 print books sold for 45 days!), and she’s a recognized expert on self-publishing, branding and marketing (Book Launchers YouTube channel has more than 27,000 subscribers – and is definitely worth watching to get a feel for the company). Her latest book, Self-Publish and Succeed is getting rave reviews from top indie publishing professionals too!
Most importantly, we’re growing and learning everyday so working here is a fun adventure. If you want to know more about what we offer (including our health benefits, vacation policy and profit-sharing) and how to apply, please read all of the information here (https://booklaunchers.com/join-our-team/)*. That page is also where you will apply.*
The salary is very dependent on your past experience with book launches but the range currently is set at $42,500 – $50,000 for a full-time position to start.
If this doesn’t sound right for you, but you know someone who would be perfect for this position, please pass it along and make sure we know who to thank if we hire them.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $50,000.00 per year
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
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Glendale, CA
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Full-timeFull Job DescriptionJob Summary:
Disney Publishing Worldwide is the Publishing segment of The Walt Disney Company. With books and related products printed in more than 85 languages across 103 countries, it is the largest publisher of children’s books and magazines in the world. Currently, the position offered will require the candidate to work from home on a computer and with all necessary applications and connectivity supplied by TWDC. Once pandemic restrictions are lifted, the candidate will physically locate in Glendale, CA at the GC3 campus.
In this role, you will design and produce original and innovative publishing products that speak to specific Disney consumer groups using art resources from the unparalleled Disney vault and publishing art team. Designer will be expected to understand and apply design concepts across multiple pages that include cover art and interior pages for traditional books, learning workbooks, encyclopedias, box sets, art pools and tool kits for distribution to our growing Licensee business. Strong multi-page print production skills (Adobe In-Design) are as essential as strong design. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are also required. Design projects generally fall under the parameters of established product lines and/or the precise nuances of different Disney properties. Designer must be willing to create within that framework as well employ strong typographic skills unique to picture books, workbooks, chapter books, etc. Production skills often include the ability to work with grid-based design, tables and educational workbook activities.
Whether working remotely now or on site in the future, the position demands a flexible, problem solving individual with the personal integrity to deliver ‘clean’ and efficient mechanicals without real-time oversight that still stand up to the scrutiny of supervisors.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate should have graphic design experience, preferably in trade book publishing. You should be able to offer unique design solutions to a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate would be organized and professional, able to prioritize your own workload, and skilled at collaborating with editors, illustrators, freelancers, and other departments in a fast-paced and friendly environment. Familiarity with Disney properties preferred.
Basic Qualifications:
Required Education
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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Dorrance Publishing Company
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$15 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
1Qualifications
Cover designs may be created using stock art or original pieces, depending on the needs of the project. Covers are created based on author suggestions and are revised based on author feedback.
Cover designers are also responsible for formatting files for printing in Photoshop to book press specifications, as well as creating promotional postcards for each book.
Candidates must have a mastery of Photoshop and graphic design with experience drawing illustrations digitally.
Please provide a portfolio or samples.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
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Publishing Assistant- job post
Lore Lush Publishing
Hope Mills, NC•Remote
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Department: Lore Lush Publishing
Supervisor: Publisher
About Us:
Lore Lush Publishing publishes diverse stories from diverse authors and we need our book covers to reflect that.
Our goal is to include everyone from all walks of life, race, cultures, preferences, disabilities, etc. while maintaining an element of style that would be uniquely ours. In addition to publishing Diverse stories, Lore Lush Publishing also has a cross-genre imprint.
Job Description:
The publishing assistant will assist the publisher with administrative duties and will act as liaison between publisher and editors, cover artists, and authors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
ApplyTo submit your application, please send your resume/link to your portfolio along with the position you are applying for to [email protected]
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LN & Company
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$15 - $25 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
2Qualifications
We are looking for a Virtual Assistant to provide administrative support to our team and CEO.
As a Virtual Assistant, you will perform various administrative tasks, including answering emails, scheduling meetings, and assisting with providing superior customer service to clients. For this role, a strong Internet connection is required, along with experience using communication tools like Zoom.
Ultimately, you should be able to handle administrative projects and deliver high-quality work under minimum supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
Administrative Support
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
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Global Children's Publishing Manager- job post
Room to Read
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Full-timeFull Job DescriptionRoom to Read’s Literacy Strategy:Room to Read combines the science of learning to read with the magic of loving to read. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers, create quality children’s books and curricular materials, and establish libraries filled with diverse children’s books in local languages that can be enjoyed at school or home. We partner with local communities, governments, and publishing industries to test and implement innovative models that help children succeed in school and develop a love of reading. We also integrate our literacy practices into public education systems to achieve literacy outcomes at scale.
Over the past 20 years, Room to Read has published nearly 1600 original children’s titles and 1500 translated titles in 42 languages and 18 countries. The Global Publishing Manager will lead children’s book initiatives intended to further grow and scale Room to Read’s publishing program as part of its 2020-2024 strategic plan. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and roll-out of several priority projects, including establishing relationships with book distribution partners in key markets, coordinating a new digital asset and licensing management system, and facilitating new publishing projects in the United States.
The position is currently slated as a 2-year full-time project assignment role, with potential to extend to a full-time regular employee role contingent on funding. The Global Publishing Manager will work closely with the Global Publisher and the publishing specialists across the world. The position may require travel once deemed safe for Room to Read stakeholders. The position will be remote, is not location-dependent, and will report directly to the Global Publisher, located in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Duties & Responsibilities:Overall
Global Character-Based Property
Digital Asset Management (DAM) System
Book Distribution & Licensing Research
United States-based Projects
Other Projects
Qualifications:Required:
Preferred:
Compensation:Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.
Location(s)
Global Office - Remote - United States
To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:
Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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Media & CommunicationsGraphic Designer
$10.14 per hour
Writer
$11.97 per hour
Copy Editor
$10.00 per hourSalesOutside Sales Representative
$56,921 per year
Sales Representative
$125,969 per year
Telemarketer
$56,921 per year
American Book Company is a textbook and software publishing company. Its main focus is on standardized test preparation materials. It offers books covering language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies tests.
Job details
Salary
$42,500 - $50,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
1Full Job DescriptionJOIN OUR TEAM AS A BOOK LAUNCH COORDINATOR
Are you constantly thinking about ways to get more books read? Do you have experience helping authors with live events, library listings, or bookstore sales? Can you do online research at the speed of light, type up compelling email communications with ease, and easily navigate your way around social media and other platforms like Goodreads?
If you’ve answered yes to those questions, please keep reading.
We are Book Launchers. We help entrepreneurs and professionals write, publish, and sell non-fiction books. Our goal isn’t just to help our clients get a book published. We want to help our clients create a great book that achieves their business goals. To achieve that, we do a wide range of things to support our clients including website and social media auditing, email newsletter guidance, media pitching, speaking engagement support and pitching, and even look for and negotiate wholesale book sale opportunities. We also want to add services and support around Goodreads, BookBub, and Amazon Review solicitation.
We’re looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, who knows their way around online, and has been behind the scenes with book launches or book distribution efforts. If you like social media marketing strategies uncovering alternative opportunities to sell a book to the ideal reader – that’s a bonus.
We have brilliant folks on our team that you’ll work alongside to help our clients succeed. You will report directly to our Book Marketing Manager, and play a key role in supporting all the marketing activities that we do to help our clients get their books into the hands of readers.
This role can be part-time or full-time and it’s a fully remote job. The most important thing to us is getting the right person.
To apply, please use the form below. And, please include a cover letter and resume.
What is your role?
In this role, you will report directly to the Book Marketing Manager and will have a hand in both Company and Client success.
You will work directly with the Book Launchers marketing department and will be vital to helping our authors successfully choose their launch strategy, be prepared for it, and then successfully market their brand and book(s). You’ll be the driving force behind running successful Goodreads Giveaways and NetGalley promotions, landing book reviews for clients, and your input and creativity will be essential to the success of our clients’ book launches and beyond. You know online marketing strategies, have built social media influence for yourself or others, and you are able to apply that to Book Launchers and our authors. Our overarching goal is to be our clients’ first choice for publishing, not the alternative to traditional publishing. And, we will know we’ve succeeding when referrals are our biggest source of new clients and existing clients create multiple books with Book Launchers in the years to come.
As a direct report to the Book Marketing Manager, you will be involved in every book launch. You’ll be a driving force behind our mission to be the choice for book publishing, not the alternative.
Specific Tasks Include: Understand book launch strategies* and, with support from the Book Marketing Manager, be able to consult and coach clients through the steps they need to take for a successful book launch.
- Be in direct contact with clients to build their book launch and ensure they have full support for a successful book launch.
- Set up and manage Goodreads and Net Galley promotions for Platinum Plus Clients, plus Book Sirens promotions for all clients.
- Track and manage client marketing deliverables and revisions alongside Book Marketing Manager and Author Concierge, including social media posts, email, and social media content calendars, media kits, and speaker one-sheets.
- Working with the Book Marketing Team to shape and execute Book Launchers social media strategy to support our client launches and our own business development efforts, with an eye on engagement and our public-facing content.
- Work alongside Online Marketing Specialist in designing social media campaigns with the company to reach new potential followers, including book giveaways, partnerships with outside companies and fully supporting clients’ social media campaigns.
- Stay up to date with the news and opportunities for book distribution and book marketing that can result in increased reviews, lead generation, and new sales for our clients. Always be studying Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub and other platforms for marketing and distribution.
- Support the book marketing manager with bulk book sales for clients, social media strategy and execution, and any other projects underway to generate sales and exposure for our clients.
- Participate in company brainstorming, meetings, and reporting.
- Complete weekly reports on client and job progress.
If this sounds like a perfect fit for you then you’re obviously someone special so we want to tell you why we’re worthy of your greatness.
Here’s the deal:
While many members of the Book Launchers team are based in and around Los Angeles, the team works remotely. Why battle traffic if you don’t have it?
What unites us is a passion for quality and our clients success. Book Launchers founder Julie Broad started the company with author’s success in mind. She is a Top 20 under 40 award winning entrepreneur, an Amazon Overall #1 bestselling author (her first self-published niche non-fiction book actually topped the charts of all the millions of books sold in Canada on Amazon for 36 hours and was in the Top 100 print books sold for 45 days!), and she’s a recognized expert on self-publishing, branding and marketing (Book Launchers YouTube channel has more than 27,000 subscribers – and is definitely worth watching to get a feel for the company). Her latest book, Self-Publish and Succeed is getting rave reviews from top indie publishing professionals too!
Most importantly, we’re growing and learning everyday so working here is a fun adventure. If you want to know more about what we offer (including our health benefits, vacation policy and profit-sharing) and how to apply, please read all of the information here (https://booklaunchers.com/join-our-team/)*. That page is also where you will apply.*
The salary is very dependent on your past experience with book launches but the range currently is set at $42,500 – $50,000 for a full-time position to start.
If this doesn’t sound right for you, but you know someone who would be perfect for this position, please pass it along and make sure we know who to thank if we hire them.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $42,500.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Work Location:
- Fully Remote
- Every other week
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- https://booklaunchers.com/
- Only full-time employees eligible
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Designer-Disney Publishing- job post
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
40 reviews
Glendale, CA
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Job details
Job Type
Full-timeFull Job DescriptionJob Summary:
Disney Publishing Worldwide is the Publishing segment of The Walt Disney Company. With books and related products printed in more than 85 languages across 103 countries, it is the largest publisher of children’s books and magazines in the world. Currently, the position offered will require the candidate to work from home on a computer and with all necessary applications and connectivity supplied by TWDC. Once pandemic restrictions are lifted, the candidate will physically locate in Glendale, CA at the GC3 campus.
In this role, you will design and produce original and innovative publishing products that speak to specific Disney consumer groups using art resources from the unparalleled Disney vault and publishing art team. Designer will be expected to understand and apply design concepts across multiple pages that include cover art and interior pages for traditional books, learning workbooks, encyclopedias, box sets, art pools and tool kits for distribution to our growing Licensee business. Strong multi-page print production skills (Adobe In-Design) are as essential as strong design. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are also required. Design projects generally fall under the parameters of established product lines and/or the precise nuances of different Disney properties. Designer must be willing to create within that framework as well employ strong typographic skills unique to picture books, workbooks, chapter books, etc. Production skills often include the ability to work with grid-based design, tables and educational workbook activities.
Whether working remotely now or on site in the future, the position demands a flexible, problem solving individual with the personal integrity to deliver ‘clean’ and efficient mechanicals without real-time oversight that still stand up to the scrutiny of supervisors.
Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate should have graphic design experience, preferably in trade book publishing. You should be able to offer unique design solutions to a wide range of projects. The ideal candidate would be organized and professional, able to prioritize your own workload, and skilled at collaborating with editors, illustrators, freelancers, and other departments in a fast-paced and friendly environment. Familiarity with Disney properties preferred.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ years of graphic design experience
- 3+ years book design experience
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Bridge and Acrobat
- Demonstrable abilities in typography, layout, composition, and color
- Relevant knowledge of print production
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal design, editorial and art teams
- Aptitude and confidence to create and present cover design options
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Required Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design/Communications or equivalent
Additional Information:
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits
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Part Time Book Cover Designer- job post
Dorrance Publishing Company
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Salary
$15 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
1Qualifications
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
- Graphic Design: 2 years (Preferred)
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Cover designs may be created using stock art or original pieces, depending on the needs of the project. Covers are created based on author suggestions and are revised based on author feedback.
Cover designers are also responsible for formatting files for printing in Photoshop to book press specifications, as well as creating promotional postcards for each book.
Candidates must have a mastery of Photoshop and graphic design with experience drawing illustrations digitally.
Please provide a portfolio or samples.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)
- Graphic Design: 2 years (Preferred)
- Fully Remote
- https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/
- Only full-time employees eligible
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Publishing Assistant- job post
Lore Lush Publishing
Hope Mills, NC•Remote
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Department: Lore Lush Publishing
Supervisor: Publisher
About Us:
Lore Lush Publishing publishes diverse stories from diverse authors and we need our book covers to reflect that.
Our goal is to include everyone from all walks of life, race, cultures, preferences, disabilities, etc. while maintaining an element of style that would be uniquely ours. In addition to publishing Diverse stories, Lore Lush Publishing also has a cross-genre imprint.
Job Description:
The publishing assistant will assist the publisher with administrative duties and will act as liaison between publisher and editors, cover artists, and authors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare publishing schedules and oversee each project through production.
- Communicate with authors and agents.
- Assist in the acquisition process by reading and assessing submissions and responding to submissions in a timely manner.
- Create and prepare forms: contracts, financial statements, memos, and requests/reports.
- Represent LLP on social media; may be required to attend book related events.
- Interest in diverse fiction.
- Proficiency in word processing applications.
- Social Media Savvy.
- Manages time effectively.
- Ability to work independently and handle a high volume of work.
- Demonstrates excellent organizational skills and strong work ethic.
- Works well with a variety of individuals and is comfortable speaking in front of groups.
- Demonstrates awareness of industry trends and consumer desires.
- Demonstrates familiarity with creative publishing software.
- 4 year college degree or minimum of 4 years related experience.
- Remote/ Work From Home/Internet Accessible
- Must be able to work well under pressure and against stringent deadlines.
- Must be able to work weekdays and some evenings and weekends when facing a deadline.
- Must be able to spend hours looking at a computer screen.
ApplyTo submit your application, please send your resume/link to your portfolio along with the position you are applying for to [email protected]
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LN & Company
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Salary
$15 - $25 an hour
Job Type
Part-time
Number of hires for this role
2Qualifications
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
We are looking for a Virtual Assistant to provide administrative support to our team and CEO.
As a Virtual Assistant, you will perform various administrative tasks, including answering emails, scheduling meetings, and assisting with providing superior customer service to clients. For this role, a strong Internet connection is required, along with experience using communication tools like Zoom.
Ultimately, you should be able to handle administrative projects and deliver high-quality work under minimum supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
Administrative Support
- Respond to emails and phone calls
- Schedule meetings
- Book travel and accommodations
- Manage a contact list
- Prepare customer spreadsheets and keep online records
- Organize CEOs’ calendar
- Perform market research
- Create presentations, as assigned
- Address employees administrative queries
- Provide customer service as the first point of contact
- Attend client meetings and capture comprehensive notes that translate project goals, requirements, and scope, that are defined and assigned to team members within the project management software
- Assist with defining project plans for clients
- Contributing to client proposals and quotes
- Scheduling and hosting project kickoff meeting, along with check-ins with clients
- Assist with assigning tasks and responsibilities and streamlining communications between internal team members
- Monitoring project/campaign progress and clearing roadblocks
- Additional assignments and tasks as assigned
- College degree or relevant work experience
- Proven experience as a virtual assistant or relevant role
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Canva, Zoom, and related platforms
- Knowledge of online calendars and scheduling (eg Google Calendar)
- Excellent phone and email communications skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Knowledgeable of social media platforms and how to manage content publishing
- Familiar with Jira and Adobe design suite is a plus
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- On call
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Fully Remote
- www.LaylaNielsen.com
- Remote interview process
- Virtual meetings
3 days ago
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Global Children's Publishing Manager- job post
Room to Read
20 reviews
Remote•Remote
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Full-timeFull Job DescriptionRoom to Read’s Literacy Strategy:Room to Read combines the science of learning to read with the magic of loving to read. Through our Literacy Portfolio, we train and coach teachers, create quality children’s books and curricular materials, and establish libraries filled with diverse children’s books in local languages that can be enjoyed at school or home. We partner with local communities, governments, and publishing industries to test and implement innovative models that help children succeed in school and develop a love of reading. We also integrate our literacy practices into public education systems to achieve literacy outcomes at scale.
Over the past 20 years, Room to Read has published nearly 1600 original children’s titles and 1500 translated titles in 42 languages and 18 countries. The Global Publishing Manager will lead children’s book initiatives intended to further grow and scale Room to Read’s publishing program as part of its 2020-2024 strategic plan. The Manager will be responsible for overseeing the development and roll-out of several priority projects, including establishing relationships with book distribution partners in key markets, coordinating a new digital asset and licensing management system, and facilitating new publishing projects in the United States.
The position is currently slated as a 2-year full-time project assignment role, with potential to extend to a full-time regular employee role contingent on funding. The Global Publishing Manager will work closely with the Global Publisher and the publishing specialists across the world. The position may require travel once deemed safe for Room to Read stakeholders. The position will be remote, is not location-dependent, and will report directly to the Global Publisher, located in San Francisco, CA, USA.
Duties & Responsibilities:Overall
- Manage a diverse portfolio of publishing projects; this includes global and United States-focused projects, in partnership with the global literacy program team
Global Character-Based Property
- Lead the creation of a global character-based property to be used for book development, marketing, and promotional work worldwide
- In early 2021, lead the writing of a fundraising pitch to share with development team, so they can quickly secure a donor to support the project
- Partner with country teams on research/development of global characters, possibly including virtual focus groups, with the goal of having final characters by the end of 2021
- Source illustrators and guide them to iterate on character designs
Digital Asset Management (DAM) System
- Coordinate the development of a new digital asset management system for global use, to ensure all book project files and associated data are properly stored, catalogued, and available
- Manage two full-time junior consultants to gather, review, upload and enter data from a variety of existing sources into new database
- Support Room to Read’s IT team in the development of a new database to more accurately track book project details, including new fields for existence/status of global subsidiary rights licenses
- Lead the development of a new global book review workflow with the DAM vendor
- Maintain relationship with the DAM vendor, attending all necessary meetings
- Create and implement a document or other fashion to track and report on the project progress
- Manage the overall project of translating two contracts (author and illustrator) into all country local languages, and global licensing and technical assistance contracts where necessary
- Support country teams as they source legal translators and manage those contractor
- Collaborate with global Legal team to ensure project quality
Book Distribution & Licensing Research
- Research, make recommendations, and establish relationships with nimble book distribution partners in key markets, including Room to Read fundraising markets the United States, UK/Europe, Hong Kong/Singapore/Japan and support country offices to do so in program markets India, South Africa, and Vietnam. This will include:
- Researching potential book distribution partners in the United States who can assist Room to Read in making our books available to the U.S. market under the Room to Read brand. Establish contacts with potential partners and present research to Global Publisher and Room to Read’s management team
- Researching additional partners in UK/Europe and HK/Singapore/Japan for potential relationship development in 2022/2023
- Researching agents who might represent RtR books globally, manage and negotiate relationships, and present titles in international bookfairs/forums
- Supporting the India country team in 2021, and later the South Africa and Vietnam country teams, in reviewing possible licensing partnerships with local publishers in their countries
United States-based Projects
- Partner with Global Publisher in developing and implementing US-based publishing projects, based on the US feasibility study research current being conducted
- Manage new publishing projects in the United States, with a focus on diverse and inclusive picture book creation and distribution of new and existing titles into book deserts and under-served communities
Other Projects
- Work closely with global, regional, and local publishing teams to understand their publishing contexts, their existing and developing content, and the program systems, design, and materials that Room to Read uses to implement its publishing work
- Other related projects, based on candidate’s interest, skill sets, and the ongoing development of Room to Read’s global publishing and literacy portfolio
Qualifications:Required:
- A minimum of 7 years of related professional work experience
- Bachelor’s degree (in languages, communications, education, or a related field), or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the children’s book publishing industry and quality children’s literature, preferably with associated work experience in editorial, managing editorial, licensing/brand management, subsidiary rights, or marketing/publicity
- Interest in exploring and developing the relationships between global commercial trade publishing, growing commercial publishers in the Global South, and publishing in the nonprofit/aid/development sector
- Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills
- Prior success working closely and building relationships with diverse groups of people
- Prior experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented global or regional organization
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously
Preferred:
- Children’s book development experience, in editorial, managing editorial, or design; or as an author or illustrator
- Experience developing and/or managing a branded or licensed property for children
- Existing contacts in the children’s book industry, especially in the United States
- Effectiveness in working or volunteering in a non-profit organization that is focused on maintaining high quality work and low overhead
- Ability and desire to travel, once travel begins again/should the role require travel at that time
Compensation:Room to Read offers a competitive pay with excellent benefits. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that is changing the world through literacy and gender equality in education.
Location(s)
Global Office - Remote - United States
To be successful at Room to Read, you will also:
- Have passion for our mission and a strong desire to impact a dynamic nonprofit organization
- Be a proactive and innovative thinker who achieves results and creates positive change
- Have a very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
- Embrace diversity and a commitment to collaboration
- Thrive in a fast-paced and fun environment
Room to Read is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
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