Administrative / Editorial Assistant

NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This is an administrative and editorial role supports SVP of Licensing & Brands, Klutz, Acorn & Branches imprints and Associate Publisher for Licensing & Brands.. 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

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are – at school, at home and in their communities – by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy. Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them. 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.

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

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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