Production Editor

Scholastic • New York, NY

1d • $52,000 - $62,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This PE role provides support for multimedia publishing and department administration. Working closely with the Managing Editor, they assist with print and ebook work and administration that falls outside frontlist simultaneous pub needs, such as backlist conversion projects and frontlist updates. They support the Audio team by liaising between the production group and by routing audio packaging for digital and physical editions. With oversight from manager, they also oversee the print and digital production of a small number of typeset and graphic novel Spanish translations as print and ebooks (~12 per year). As the assistant to the department, they help with department-wide administrative tasks such as maintaining the team calendar and taking notes at team meetings. They learn all aspects of the publishing program so that they can move confidently into a Production Editor role.
About Scholastic 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. Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online. True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at: www.scholastic.com We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. 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

• Competent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality
• Strong computer skills – MAC preferred -- including facility with advanced functions of Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Support the Managing Editor’s oversight of ebooks by creating reports, managing and documenting ebook file updates, and maintaining equipment.
• Serve as production contact for ebook backlist projects as directed, with scope and schedule of projects defined by manager.
• Route and review copy and files for audio packaging, both digital and physical products.
• Attend weekly Audio Production Status meeting and follow up with audio team on files and dates.
• Assist with production of Spanish-translated print titles (graphic novels and typeset) by working with manager to set and monitor schedules, route files, and liaise with typesetter when needed.
• Manage production for ebook versions of Spanish-translated titles in #5 as well as backlist Spanish titles.
• Assist with ongoing and annual production team administration, as directed.
• Develop production 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