Assistant, Global Brands

Scholastic • New York, NY

2d • $52,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

• Strong communications, writing, and computer skills including powerpoint and photoshop.
• Ability to mult-task and be a strong “team player”.
• College Graduate
• Marketing or Communications experience

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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