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Assistant Production Editor

Assistant Production Editor

Scholastic

New York, NY

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago

Scholastic rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 47 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

12th of 17 rated publishing

Job description

Job Description:

NOTE: This role is based in New York City and encourages a minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office. Some roles or teams may require additional in-office attendance if the essential functions of the role require it.

THE OPPORTUNITY

With the support of Associate Production Director, the assistant production editor oversees about 45 per year fictional picture book titles, novelty titles in the Cartwheel line; and Spanish and school market editions of these formats. Published in hardcover or paperback and simultaneous ebook editions, these titles 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 manager with challenges and issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • With Associate Production Director's oversight, review and route passes of covers, interiors, and novelty components. They also route sales materials and ebook files.

  • For complex titles, work with manager on specialized processes or schedules.

  • Create biweekly status report and lead a team status meeting, with manager's support, and 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

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.

Some benefits that we offer:

  • 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

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • 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

Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:PublishingLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 52,000.00 - 55,000.00EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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Scholastic Corporation 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 100+ 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.

Industry

Bookstores and newsstands

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York City, NY, US

Year founded

1920

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