Cover Artist

Lore Lush, LLC

Job Title: Cover Artist

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 cover artist will work directly with the author or a liaison to produce vivid covers that reflect the diverse stories and characters with the book. Cover artists must also work with the Publicist to create promotional materials for the book cover art they create.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Willingness and ability to create book covers featuring diverse characters.
• Confer with author or publisher to understand to tone of the book.
• Develop at least three conceptual covers for the author or publisher to select from.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Adobe.

• Knowledge of typography.
• Book Layout knowledge.
• Manages time effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Works well with a variety of individuals.
• Demonstrates awareness of industry trends and consumer desires.
• Demonstrates familiarity with creative publishing software.

Education and Experience:

• Portfolio and sample book covers.
• Minimum of 2 years related experience

Work Environment:

• 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.

Lore Lush, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Book Editor
Lore Lush, LLC

Job Title: Book Editor

Department: Lore Lush Publishing

Supervisor: Publisher

About Us:

Lore Lush Publishing publishes diverse stories from diverse authors and we need editors to assist our authors with this vision.

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, Legion.

Job Description:

We are looking for an editor with a good sense of what makes an interesting story, to juggle all the moving parts of publications. You will plan, coordinate, review, edit content and work with an author to make sure a literary work has no inconsistencies, misspelled words or grammatical errors as well as working with design artists, production personnel and marketing departments to produce an attractive product and promote it successfully.

The successful candidate will be able to decide which ideas should be pursued and which should get dropped in order to meet quality and accuracy standards. The goal is to provide exceptional, diverse and engaging content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Lore Lush Book Editor:

• Finds books and develops ideas for diverse books.
• Reviews book queries/proposals.
• Eliminates gaps in progression of a book.
• Assists the author in developing their diverse stories
• Verifies facts, dates and statistics.
• Corrects spelling, punctuation and syntax errors.
• Rewrites and edits books to improve readability.
• Maintains contacts with various authors, agents and related professionals.
• Visits literary festivals to look for fresh talent.
• Monitors and judges competitions.
• Looks for promising unsolicited manuscripts.
• Keeps up with marketing trends.
• Recommends books for publication.
• Assesses potential authors.
• Evaluates competing works of literature.
• Projects book sales.
• Assists with pricing of books.
• Manages budgets and works to control production costs.
• Negotiates contracts and terms of commission with authors.
• Coordinates with designers, illustrators, proofreaders, copy editors, photographers and marketing and production staff to produce a final draft.
• Manages production schedules.
• Suggests possible titles for books.
• Works with marketing staff on a plan to promote a book.
• Promotes sales of rights and negotiates rights agreements.
• Represents the publishing house at fairs, exhibitions and conferences.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have knowledge of the structure of the English language and rules of composition and grammar.
• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Possesses contacts in the media and knowledge of techniques of disseminating information.
• Excellent computer skills.
• An eye for detail along with critical thinking.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to handle high stress situations.

• Prioritizing and multitasking.

Education and Experience:

• Recommended: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, History, Language Arts, Literature, Cultural Studies, Communications or a related field.
• Experience as a copywriter or associate editor.

Work Environment:

• 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.
• Be able to attend book launch parties and other social events.

Lore Lush, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Publishing Assistant
Lore Lush, LLC

Job Title: Publishing Assistant

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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 4 year college degree or minimum of 4 years related experience.

Work Environment:

• 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.

Lore Lush, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Publicist
Lore Lush, LLC

Job Title: Marketing/Publicist

Department: Lore Lush Publishing

Supervisor: Publisher

About Us:

Lore Lush Publishing publishes diverse stories from diverse authors and we need marketing experts/publicists to to get the word out about our authors and books.

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 publicist will be responsible for crafting and promoting a company’s image, visibility, and brand. A publicist position for Lore Lush Publishing, involves the ability to think creatively, a willingness to conduct independent research into the company’s target market, and the capability to craft effective marketing practices and working with directly with authors.

A publicist crafts press releases and promotional materials, assists in the design of book advertisements, organizes special book/author events, and acts as a liaison between the author/publisher and the consumer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages company’s Internet presence on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media sites.
• Writes press releases.
• Works directly with book bloggers & reviewers to promote LLP’s books.
• Contributes to company website or blog content.
• Speaks on behalf of the company at public events.
• Reaches out to media and publications to draw awareness our authors and new releases.
• Schedules promotional events and news items to correspond with book launches or new products.
• Organizes social events to promote the authors.
• Conducts research into target consumer market.
• Provides surveys to request feedback from authors and customers.
• Uses client feedback to adjust public relations strategies and company image accordingly.
• Addresses and diffuses any publicity problems and issues.
• Acts as a liaison between the company/author and media outlets, including newspapers and TV stations.
• Prepares and coaches employees for public appearances.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrates ability to think creatively and analytically.
• Exhibits professional but outgoing demeanor.
• Is capable of conducting independent research.
• Manages time effectively.
• Demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
• Works well with a variety of individuals.
• Possesses knowledge of best marketing and promotional practices.
• Demonstrates awareness of industry trends and consumer desires.
• Is able to navigate social media and other websites easily.
• Exhibits proficiency in word processing programs.
• Demonstrates familiarity with creative publishing software.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field is recommended.
• Previous experience in PR or marketing is required.

Work Environment:

• 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.
• Be able to attend book launch parties and other social events.

Lore Lush, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer