Assistant, Global Brands

Scholastic Book Fairs • New York, NY

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as the overall administrative assistant for CBG’s Global Brands and Franchise Management Team. This team manages prominent brands such as Harry Potter, The World of Dav Pilkey (Dog Man, Captain Underpants, etc.), The Hunger Games, and The Baby-sitters Club. The position is based in New York City and requires a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office, with potential for additional in-office attendance depending on the essential functions of the role. The Assistant reports to Charisse Meloto and Rachel Coun.

Requirements

• Strong communications, writing, and computer skills including PowerPoint and Photoshop.
• Ability to multi-task and be a strong “team player”.
• College Graduate
• Experience in Marketing or Communications

Nice To Haves

• Eagerness to learn about the publishing industry and children’s media.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and schedule meetings, manage team calendar, order books, handle book mailings for team, submit expenses, and coordinate travel.
• Track Google Alerts for 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 and hotel booking.
• 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 competitive analysis.
• Assist Marketing Manager on global brand website updates.
• 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, and updating timelines and global brand decks on a monthly basis.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree