Bilingual Publishing Assistant – Spanish Books; Part-Time

Lifeway is seeking a detail-driven, bilingual (Spanish/English) Publishing Assistant to support our B&H Español Spanish Books team. In this part-time, remote role you'll keep Spanish-language titles moving from acquisition to launch. You'll make sure the product information readers see on Amazon, , and retail sites around the world is accurate in both languages, and you'll keep contractor, contract, and invoice work organized and on time.

Approximately 18-22 hours per week; morning work hour (8am-Noon CST) availability, preferred.

Why Lifeway?

Lifeway is a place where you can bring your faith and work experience to join in the most important mission in the world: making disciples of Jesus Christ. Whether you’re a creator or storyteller, data guru or problem-solver, or anywhere in between, if you’re passionate about serving the church, we have a place for you. Lifeway has a strong Work from Anywhere (WFA) culture that is deeply focused on our mission and values.

While headquartered in Nashville, TN, many of our positions are remote-eligible and have autonomy and flexibility with work hours. We provide equipment and resources to ensure team members have access to a productive workspace. If this sounds like a place where you would be excited to serve the kingdom of God, we would love for you to join our team.

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• Lives out Lifeway’s mission and values, showing deep commitment to Kingdom work
• Builds new product records in Firebrand for each Spanish-language title, including titles, authors, descriptions, pricing, BISAC codes, pub dates, and specs
• Writes, translates, and polishes author bios and product descriptions in Spanish and English with the Sr. Manager, Spanish Books
• Keeps product records current through editing and production, then finalizes all metadata once a book goes to press
  
  Protect the accuracy of data that feeds Amazon, , and retail and distribution partners worldwide
• Submits contract requests for freelance editors and translators, checks Legal's drafts against the request, route them for signature, and log executed contracts
• Onboards new contractors with IRS and ACH forms and new-supplier requests
• Codes invoices to the right budget and expense codes, enter them in Oracle, and keep records archived
• Prepares seasonal tipsheets and quarterly pre-launch presentations for sales and trade teams
• Submits copyright registrations each quarter and helps with author and contractor travel
• Tracks license agreements and flag upcoming expirations and renewals
• Minimal travel is possible, likely overnight

Education

Associate's degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required

Bachelor's degree, preferred

Masters degree, preferred

Advanced graduate degree (PhD, etc.), not required

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, required

• 2+ years in administrative support, operations coordination, or publishing support

• Professional bilingual fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken, with highly accurate written Spanish

• Experience working with vendors, contractors, or outside partners in a professional setting

• Sharp attention to detail and consistency when entering and maintaining product data

• Working knowledge of workflow and tracking tools (e.g., Firebrand, ) and of invoice, vendor, and documentation processes

• Foundational experience tracking license agreements, contract expirations, and renewals

Actively involved in an evangelical Christian church

Skills, Knowledge, & Experiences, preferred

• Morning work hour availability (8am-Noon CST)
• Publishing operations, title management system (such as Firebrand), or product data entry experience in a publishing or retail setting

• Familiarity with Oracle or a similar financial/procurement system

• Experience supporting a Spanish-language publishing or ministry team