Editorial Assistant

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Provide administrative and editorial assitance to Publisher (Scholastic Audio) and Scholastic Library Publishing, and digital publsihing group.

Responsibilities

Assist Publisher with administrative tasks, including calendar management, expense reports, invoice processing, and other duties as assigned.

Liase with the editorial, design and production departments to track workflow and guide books and ebooks through the pre-production process. Assist in review all routing materials.

Create and maintain individual title records, create title information sheets and conduct competitive title information research.

Provide editorial assistance, including copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking. Assist with catalog and back-cover copy.

Prepare materials for meetings, including acquisitions, list launch, and sales conference.

General administrative duties as assigned.

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 www.scholastic.com.

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:

Strong interest in children’s book publishing

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Highly organized with an attention to detail and ability to prioritize

Computer skills: Proficiency in Word required, knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint a plus

Experience and Education:

Experience: Entry level, internship helpful

Education: BA

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Publishing

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 48,500.00 - 51,000.00

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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