Assistant Production Editor

Scholastic • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

With the support of the Associate Production Director, the Assistant Production Editor oversees approximately 45 fictional picture book titles, novelty titles in the Cartwheel line, and Spanish and school market editions of these formats annually. These titles are published in hardcover or paperback and simultaneous ebook editions, 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 their manager with challenges and issues.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• With Associate Production Director’s oversight, review and route passes of covers, interiors, and novelty components.
• Route sales materials and ebook files.
• For complex titles, work with manager on specialized processes or schedules.
• Create biweekly status reports and lead a team status meeting, with manager’s support.
• 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.

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees