Creative writer Jobs in Elgin, IL

Sourcebooks is a thriving entrepreneurial company that brings extraordinary authors to readers in dynamic, data-driven ways. We create books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we have been honored with hundreds of national best sellers and awards. We are a company of enthusiastic book lovers passionate about connecting books to readers in new and innovative ways.

The Creative Services department is responsible for conceptualizing and developing beautiful and effective marketing collateral, both digital and print.

Summer Creative Services Internship Responsibilities :

• Designing Visual Assets : Assisting in the creation of graphics for digital and print materials, including social media posts, advertisements, brochures, and email campaigns.
• Collaborating with Creative Teams : Working alongside designers, copywriters, and marketing teams to conceptualize and execute design projects that align with brand goals.
• Branding and Style Guide Support : Helping to maintain and update the company's visual identity by ensuring consistency across all design materials, following established style guides.
• Research and Trend Analysis : Conducting market research to understand design trends, audience preferences, and competitor branding, providing insights for upcoming projects.

Internship Program Details :

Sourcebooks offers a 10- week PAID, IN-PERSON internship at our Naperville, IL office in our (Retail Marketing Department). Interns will have the opportunity to get hands-on experience at a growing book publisher. You will learn how to use different communications styles and strategies to share information with different audiences both within and outside the company. A key component of this internship is storytelling : we're communicating the Sourcebooks story, and our Books Change Lives mission, every day. You'll learn how to refine a message, speak to values, engage an audience, and more!

We're looking for book lovers who are excited to experiment, learn new things, and make a difference in the world of books.

Requirements & Eligibility :

TO APPLY :

You must submit a cover letter to be considered for our internship program.

Application Deadline : February 28, 2025

Program Dates June 10, 2025 - August 14, 205

Pay Rate : Interns are paid $15 / hour

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.

As Newsweek's #2 Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and a recognized leader in innovation by Fast Company (2024 Most Innovative Companies, 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators), we use a mission-driven, data-centered approach to drive success for our authors and their books. We're a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we've been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are passionate book lovers dedicated to connecting books to readers in innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more!