Sourcebooks Reviews

Although the production and editorial departments are fairly normal, there is a huge culture problem at Sourcebooks. They often “crash” books into sales cycle to increase sales, not caring if the editorial or production teams have the bandwidth to do it. Working evenings and weekends is very common, and the office is uncomfortable at best. People are crammed into tiny cubicles and there is no privacy or place to eat, so people often go to their cars to get some peace. Dominique Raccah is a tyrant who will think nothing of screaming at you or throwing things at you if she’s not happy with a situation. She is aggressive and likely narcissistic—she does not care how you feel or what your opinion is. I can’t count how many times I saw designers coming out of her office crying because she threw a cover mock up literally out her office window. The pay wasn't worth all the work I took home with me, most nights, just to keep up. When I left abruptly for a healthier opportunity, I was called into Dominique’s office to be told I was “disappointing.”

Firstly, HR has the highest turnover of any company I have previously worked for, making it impossible for that dept. to exist. Imagine there being nobody to speak to if an HR issue arises - very unsettling. Those who have been in HR have violated employee's rights by disclosing confidential information, conversations and complaints filed to other supervisors and employees in the company. It is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Senior editorial staff discriminate against those they know they can while they power trip and do the least amount of work possible, taking credit for the hard work of the staff that works under them. It is so frustrating when you know you can't speak to your own supervisor or HR about anything. This comes at no surprise, but SB pays sub par salaries and barely gives standard PTO. Benefits are horrible, HR isn't there to help if needed, and upper management will find a reason to inhibit you from having a career here. Expect to work here for a year then plan on leaving - trust me. So glad I left.