Editorial Assistant

Scholastic • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Scholastic Press seeks an editorial assistant to join the team. The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of children’s books by supporting two editors whose projects range from middle grade and young adult fiction to picture books, in addition to managing departmental duties for our fiction team. A passion for children’s books is a must and some prior publishing experience would be ideal. For more than 100 years, 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. Learn more at www.scholastic.com. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• This is an entry-level position and the role’s responsibilities are approximately 80% administrative, 20% editorial/creative.
• The candidate should be highly organized and have a proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Crucial strengths include excellent writing skills, problem solving, great organizational and time management skills, and fluidity of communication in all forms (in person, on the phone, over video, and via email).
• Proficiency in learning internal metadata and online trafficking and operating procedures, including, but not limited to, creating P/L’s, Fact Sheets, cross-channel submissions, deal memos, acquisitions memos, spec information, ISBN, pub grid maintenance, T&E expense reports.
• The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for children’s/YA books for all ages and a desire to learn more about the world of children’s book publishing.
• They enjoy reading broadly and often.
• Candidate should have a keen eye for detail, strong motivation, comfortable asking for help when needed, but be a self-starter able to work independently, manage deadlines, and eager to be an active participant on a collaborative team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain schedules across several projects simultaneously.
• This is a position with in-office responsibilities, which will include but not be limited to executing mailings and participating in and contributing to in-person meetings.
• Additional in-office attendance may be required if the essential functions of the role require it.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in publishing, whether through internships or employment, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and editorial support for managers, including metadata/systems input, preparing materials for meetings, ordering books, and mailing.
• Daily responsibilities include all-around project support, as well as acting as the pointperson for inquiries from other departments, including legal, sales, production, design, and marketing.
• Assist with administrative work related to the fiction group, including note-taking, meeting set-up, and group planning.
• Participation in editorial brainstorming sessions will be an essential part of the creative enterprise.
• Read and evaluate agent submissions for managers and, once trained, review book passes and proofs for managers.
• Draft cover copy and fact sheets.
• Will be asked to do second reads on manuscripts or submissions for managers.

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