Job Description:

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

With the support of Associate Production Director the assistant production editor oversees about 45 per year fictional picture book titles novelty titles in the Cartwheel line; and Spanish and school market editions of these formats. Published in hardcover or paperback and simultaneous ebook editions these titles have short page counts and limited text and are designed in-house. This assistant-level role collaborates with a small team of editors and designers and receives ongoing help from manager with challenges and issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• With Associate Production Directors oversight review and route passes of covers interiors and novelty components. They also route sales materials and ebook files.

• For complex titles work with manager on specialized processes or schedules.

• Create biweekly status report and lead a team status meeting with managers support and follow up on issues.

• Actively develop skills by joining team meetings covering for colleagues on vacation and learning on the job about other areas of production

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 childrens books literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines and award-winning entertaining childrens media. As the worlds largest publisher and distributor of childrens 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 .

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:

• Competent copyediting and proofreading skills suitable for brief young child-oriented titles

• Working knowledge of grammar spelling and punctuation

• Ability to meet manager-set deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality

• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat

• Ability to communicate clearly effectively and professionally with project stakeholders

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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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