Administrative / Editorial Assistant

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an administrative and editorial role supporting Associate Publisher of Trade's media and brands department and VP, Publisher of Media & Brands, Klutz, and the Acorn and Branches imprints. The role is responsible for scheduling meetings, managing calendars, completing paperwork for deal memos, ordering books from the warehouse, running P&Ls, creating school market commitments, finalizing ISBNs, writing factsheets, and various other entry-level administrative and editorial tasks. The assistant will learn about all stages of book acquisition, from review and evaluation all the way through final production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Scheduling meetings for Associate Publisher and VP, Publisher both internally and externally.

• Ordering books for authors and illustrators, and for departmental staff.

• Completing paperwork for author contracts, book ISBNs, school market commits, and more.

• Helping manage book specs in online database and on grids.

• Create decks and presentations about Scholastic's books and brands.

• General administrative support for busy Associate Publisher and Publisher.

• Reading manuscripts, providing editorial feedback, and reviewing layouts through all stages of book production.

• Submitting book materials to licensors through online database.

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at ~~~ .

Some benefits that we offer

• Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

• Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

• Generous Parental Leave Program

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have a love of pop culture, whether it's TV, movies, videogames, children's lit, or all of the above.

• Must be organized and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. Skills in online meeting applications and Adobe Acrobat Pro a plus.

Experience: 0-3 years

Education: Undergraduate College Degree

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Publishing

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 48,500.00 - 49,500.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: ~~~

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.