Temp: Cross Channel Assistant

Scholastic • New York, NY

3d • $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

An administrative position that helps track, coordinate, and provide reporting on major cross divisional initiatives within the Children’s Book Group and the Education, supporting their execution and results. The candidate works with the Director of Cross Channel Marketing on key functions including advance P&L commitments, Children’s Book Group brand and marketing approvals, the creation of special market formats for school channels to support publishing strategy, and seasonal Trade publishing grids that provide data to assist decision-making.

Requirements

• Innovation mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including building and using complex formulas.
• Skilled cross‑functional collaborator with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Proactive problem‑solver with a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions quickly and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track to inform Trade title acquisitions. Liaise between Trade editors and School Reading Events (SRE) Product Category Managers to solicit the estimates for future Trade projects and provide reporting.
• Manage and track character, text, and copyright approvals a year for School Reading Events, working across multiple departments to align with brand requirements and to support more visibility for Trade IP in Clubs and Fairs. Supply key Trade assets as required.
• Develop seasonal Trade publication master grids that consolidate key information for SRE and the Ed Solutions group, ensuring alignment on cross‑channel usage, timing, and scheduling of Trade titles to support and inform overall strategy.
• Ensure SRE title uses are accurately recorded in enterprise systems, coordinating closely with Trade Production Editors and SRE Category Managers.
• Assist Director with Cross Channel seasonal format requests and approvals, helping coordinate, troubleshoot, and execute the final list.
• Maintain and update department spreadsheets and documents as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed