Editor

Scholastic • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Editor of Scholastic News 1 for first graders. The Editor will create engaging, age-appropriate articles and teaching resources for first-grade classrooms nationwide. 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 children’s books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media. As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's 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.

Requirements

• Proven ability to write creative, age-appropriate text that will engage young children and support learning goals
• Understanding of classroom practices and pedagogy
• Ability to meet all deadlines and independently manage print and digital assets according to production schedule
• Ability to edit and create teaching resources such as lesson plans, activity pages, video scripts
• Skilled at researching articles and interviewing experts
• Good visual sense for choosing images and collaborating with Design.
• Team player who collaborates well with staff and contributes in meetings
• Good communication skills for interacting with teacher customers
• Must have experience writing for children
• Professional publishing and editorial experience
• Bachelor's or higher

Nice To Haves

• Roles in field of Education and big plus

Responsibilities

• Concept and write delightful, engaging nonfiction articles aligned with first-grade teaching standards.
• Accountable for all print and digital assets, ensuring that they are high-quality, classroom ready, and delivered on time.
• Understand current grade-level pedagogy and apply it strategically and creatively to the magazine's content.
• Collaborate with the Education Editor to ensure that the magazine's content aligns with current educational standards and best practices.
• Work with design team to review photos, illustrations, and layouts for each issue
• Collaborate with Editorial Director to ensure that the magazine meets the needs of our readers and aligns with our overall business and marketing goals.
• Regularly review and strategically incorporate feedback from teacher advisory board and subscribers.
• Manage junior staffer, by providing ongoing feedback and performance reviews
• Edit copy from junior staffer or freelancers in a clear and timely way

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: Mid Level