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Sourcebooks LLC

Editor - Romance

Naperville, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Bloom Books is revolutionizing romance publishing-and we're looking for an Editor to help us take our authors and their stories to the next level. As one of the fastest-growing imprints in the ...

Sourcebooks

Editor - Romance

Naperville, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Bloom Books is revolutionizing romance publishing--and we're looking for an Editor to help us take our authors and their stories to the next level. As one of the fastest-growing imprints in the ...

Sourcebooks LLC

Publicist- Romance

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

We're looking for a creative and highly organized Publicist to join our dynamic publicity team supporting two of the most exciting imprints in commercial romance publishing-Bloom Books and Casablanca ...

Sourcebooks

Publicist- Romance

New York, NY · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

We're looking for a creative and highly organized Publicist to join our dynamic publicity team supporting two of the most exciting imprints in commercial romance publishing--Bloom Books and ...

Inkitt

Designer (Freelance)

$25 - $35/hr

Inkitt has become the 11th most bestseller-generating publisher in the world, boasting a 40x higher ... What You'll Do: We're a romance-focused content studio hiring an ongoing freelance Creative ...

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Macmillan Learning

Associate Editor

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Description Tor Publishing Group is seeking an associate editor to join the Bramble team. Working closely with a Senior Editor, this role will acquire or co-acquire and edit primarily romance titles ...

Macmillan Learning

Associate Editor

Austin, TX · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Description Tor Publishing Group is seeking an associate editor to join the Bramble team. Working closely with a Senior Editor, this role will acquire or co-acquire and edit primarily romance titles ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for romance publishing in the United States is $23.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in romance publishing often encounter challenges such as balancing market trends with fresh, original storytelling from authors. Navigating editorial feedback sensitively is key, as romance writers are passionate about their work. Additionally, tight deadlines for editing, cover design, and marketing campaigns require strong project management skills. Building collaborative relationships with authors and cross-functional teams (like marketing and design) helps ensure a successful manuscript launch and ongoing author growth within the publishing house.

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Romance publishing is the process of producing and distributing books that focus on romantic relationships as the central theme. It involves acquiring manuscripts, editing, designing covers, and marketing books in the romance genre. Publishers in this field work with authors to create stories that appeal to readers who enjoy love stories and emotional connections. The romance publishing industry is known for its large and dedicated readership, diverse subgenres, and frequent releases.

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Editor - Romance

Sourcebooks LLC

Naperville, IL • On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Bloom Books is revolutionizing romance publishing-and we're looking for an Editor to help us take our authors and their stories to the next level.
As one of the fastest-growing imprints in the industry, Bloom Books has built a market-leading, author-first approach that delivers unforgettable stories to devoted readers. If you are a passionate, hands-on editor with deep experience in shaping commercially successful fiction-and you love romance (including the spicy kind!)-this is an incredible opportunity to work closely with bestselling and breakout authors to craft books that readers can't put down.
The Editor, Bloom Books and Bloom YA will acquire, edit, and manage both adult fiction and young adult authors. Bloom Books has experienced mind-blowing growth in the last two years with our adult fiction and we are excited to both continue to expand our adult fiction list AND expand more heavily into YA. This role is a great fit for you if you are a fan of romance (and spice!), have a commercial and business-minded approach to building a list, are flexible in both learning processes and knowing how and when to work outside of them, and truly believe in the power of books to change lives! We are bold. We are Bloom.
This is an exempt salaried position at $55,000 - $70,000/year. This range is based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, location, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate's qualifications.
The location for this position can be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin. This role includes some travel, including occasional meetings at the home office in Naperville, IL.
What You'll Do:
  • With the Editorial Director, responsible for long-range planning and list management of Bloom Books and Bloom YA
  • Identify and solicit manuscripts for publication in desired areas
  • Analyze marketplace needs and competition and establish project list and schedule for each season
  • Present potential titles at acquisitions meetings, propose new titles, recruit authors, screen author proposals, conduct contract negotiations with authors and agents
  • Position new product in the marketplace with respect to content, category, title, subtitle, physical packaging, design packaging, marketing copy, etc.
  • Develop manuscripts for content, structure, and positioning
  • Work closely with publicity, marketing, and sales division on matters relating to sales and opportunities
  • Develop strategic alliances and create new initiatives for product acquisition, marketing initiatives and sales opportunities

What You Bring:
  • Have 5+ years of publishing experience
  • Be a self-starter. Exhibiting initiative, leadership, and a strong desire to grow in book and product development.
  • Play well with others. Seriously, we're a hard-working team who also happen to be pretty nice.
  • Juggle and coordinate. We want a clear communicator who is detail-oriented, organized and can keep short- and long-term projects on schedules while following through on deadlines.
  • Love books. This is a must.
  • Be flexible. The way we work on the Bloom team is different from traditional publishing and we treat each author with a highly customized approach.

Why Sourcebooks?
Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial publisher driven by our mission to change lives through books. The fifth-largest publisher in the U.S. by print units sold, we bring extraordinary authors to readers in dynamic, data-driven ways, leading to hundreds of national and international bestsellers. Our insight-driven approach has earned us recognition from Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company, a Best Workplace for Innovators, a Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek, a Best Workplace by Inc., and Publishers Weekly's nod as "the most successful self-made publisher operating in the 21st century.". Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!
Ready to Apply:
Please submit your resume, salary requirements, and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Show us your passion and creativity - we're looking for someone who's as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are!
Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.
Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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