Assistant, Global Brands

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

Overall administrative assistant for CBG’s Global Brands and Franchise Management Team that handles Harry Potter, The World of Dav Pilkey (Dog Man, Captain Underpants, all Pilkey publishing), The Hunger Games, The Baby-sitters Club, etc.

Reports to Charisse Meloto and Rachel Coun  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administrative Support: Set-up and schedule meetings, manage team calendar, order books, handle book mailings for team, submit expenses, order books, coordinate travel.

• For Publicity: track google alerts reviews archive for all brands including Harry Potter, Dav Pilkey, Hunger Games, BSC, etc. Submit press clips/coverage and photos for Publicity Weekly. Assist with author related travel including car service, hotel booking, etc.

• For Marketing Update Global Brand Toolkits for Dav Pilkey, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games on an ongoing basis. Assist Global Marketing Manager on approvals of Dav Pilkey promotional materials and proofreading for international publishing partners and SRE group.  Assist Marketing Coordinator on Hunger Games social media posting and scheduling of meetings with USM team. Track google alerts for compettiive analysis. Assist Marketing Manager on global brand website updates.

• Team Assistant; assist Global Brands Team (marketing and publicity directors and managers) in various admin duties including scheduling global brand meetings, tracking working front jobs, taking notes at global brand meetings, updating timelines and global brand decks on a monthly basis

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.

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HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Eagerness to learn about the publishign industry and children’s media.  Strong communications, writing, and computer skills including powerpoint and photoshop.  Ability to mult-task and be a strong “team player”.

Education: College Graduate

Experience: Marketing or Communications

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