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.
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Manager, Trade Business Communications develops compelling communications and visual storytelling that advance Scholastic Trade Publishing's priorities, strengthen organizational alignment, and elevate the visibility of our books, authors, and publishing programs. As a trusted partner to Trade Publishing leadership, this role translates business strategies into clear, engaging communications for employees, industry partners, retailers, agents, authors, and other key audiences.
Working closely with Editorial, Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and executive leadership, this role helps bring to life some of the world's most beloved books, authors, and brands through presentations, internal communications, launch materials, and business storytelling.
This individual will:
- Inform: Translate publishing priorities, organizational updates, and strategic initiatives into clear, timely, and actionable communications.
- Inspire: Create compelling narratives and presentation materials that showcase Scholastic's books, authors, publishing programs, and impact.
- Elevate: Enhance communication tools, channels, and creative assets to ensure consistent messaging, stronger engagement, and a best-in-class brand experience.
This role reports to the Senior Director, Business Communications and partners across Trade Publishing to develop integrated communications that support business objectives, strengthen collaboration, and reinforce Scholastic's leadership in children's publishing.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with beloved properties like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, Captain Underpants, and more, and to research, explore, and discuss the most exciting trends in culture, and children's literature. Does this role give you Goosebumps? Then jump on your Firebolt and join us!
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead content development of seasonal Presales, Sales Conference, and Launch materials for upcoming title and franchise releases.
- Develop core sales and marketing materials for major publishing franchises, including Harry Potter, Dog Man, The Hunger Games, and other bestselling brands.
- Support the Sales team by creating compelling partner presentations for key retail accounts.
- Create, design, and refine executive presentations, one-sheets, and communication materials for Trade Publishing leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Develop and execute internal communications, including leadership updates, organizational announcements, and change management communications.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, Sales, and Corporate Communications to create integrated communications and presentation materials that support publishing initiatives, major title launches, industry events, and business priorities.
- Develop and manage a centralized communications and document-sharing platform, ensuring teams have access to current messaging, presentations, templates, and business resources.
- Maintain a consistent visual identity, messaging, and brand voice across all Trade Publishing communications and presentations.
The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $142,000 annually.
QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS
- 12–15 years of experience in business communications, marketing communications, or a related field, preferably within the trade publishing industry.
- Exceptional writer and storyteller with the ability to craft clear, compelling messages tailored to diverse audiences and business objectives.
- Strong visual design aesthetic with expertise in developing polished, engaging presentations and communication materials that bring ideas to life.
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts and leadership feedback into concise, visually compelling narratives.
- Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships and works effectively across Marketing, Editorial, Sales, Publicity, Corporate Communications, and executive leadership.
- Strategic, creative thinker with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
- Comfortable navigating a fast-paced, matrixed organization and adapting quickly to shifting priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
- Advanced proficiency in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint, with strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Salesforce and Spekit are a plus.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
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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Skills Required
- 12–15 years of experience in business communications, marketing communications, or a related field
- Exceptional writing and storytelling skills for diverse audiences and business objectives
- Strong visual design aesthetic and experience developing polished presentations and communication materials
- Ability to translate complex concepts and leadership feedback into concise, visually compelling narratives
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills across cross-functional teams and executive leadership
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed organization and adapt to shifting priorities and deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally and discreetly
- Advanced proficiency in Google Slides and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
- Experience with Salesforce and Spekit
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Marketing, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
What We Do
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 more than 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. You can also visit the Company blog at http://www.oomscholasticblog.com.
