Book Publishing Coordinators in Training (Volunteer → Paid Track)

About the Opportunity Bonfire Cinema is expanding its publishing division and seeking a Book Publishing Coordinator in Training as well as supporting personnel to work directly with leadership in a hands-on mentorship environment. This is a volunteer-to-paid growth track, designed for someone serious about building a career in publishing, with the opportunity to step into a leadership role within the division after one year, based on performance and evaluation. This role is ideal for someone who understands storytelling across mediums and is passionate about books, impact-driven content, and strategic publishing growth. ⸻ What You’ll Do Assist in the coordination and development of book publishing projects from concept to release Support editorial workflows, manuscript organization, and publishing timelines Contribute to PR, marketing, and launch strategies for book releases Help develop outreach materials (press kits, pitches, metadata, distribution copy) Research industry trends, distribution platforms, and audience positioning Collaborate on building scalable systems for the publishing division Participate in strategy discussions with leadership ⸻ What We’re Looking For Strong interest in book publishing, editorial, or literary development Experience or familiarity with publishing, PR, marketing, or content strategy (preferred) Proficiency with Discord and comfort working within collaborative online environments Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Strong written communication skills Ability to work independently in a remote environment Passion for meaningful storytelling and growth ⸻Bonus Qualifications Prior experience with a publisher, literary agency, or PR/marketing for books Understanding of distribution platforms (IngramSpark, Amazon KDP, Lightning Source / LSI) Knowledge of the Chicago Manual of Style for editorial standardsBased in Los Angeles or interested in relocating long-term ⸻ Growth Path This role is designed as a mentorship-to-leadership pipeline. Upon successful completion of the one-year training period, candidates may be considered for a paid position and potential leadership role within the publishing division, helping shape the future of Bonfire Cinema Publishing. ⸻ About Bonfire Cinema Bonfire Cinema is a storytelling studio and publishing platform dedicated to dark-to-light, impact-driven narratives across film, television, and books. We are building a collaborative ecosystem that supports creators and meaningful content with purpose.