Assistant Production Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...
Assistant Production Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...
Application deadline - August 31 Book Distribution Agreements Coordinator (Contract) About Room to ... Since 2000, Room to Read has worked across 29 countries; more than 17 million children benefited ...
Application deadline - August 31 Book Distribution Agreements Coordinator (Contract) About Room to ... Since 2000, Room to Read has worked across 29 countries; more than 17 million children benefited ...
Assistant Production Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...
Assistant Production Editor
New York, NY · On-site
... readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building ... As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book ...
Warehouse Associate I
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Warehouse Associate I Literati is a modern children's book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids love through school ...
Warehouse Associate I
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Warehouse Associate I Literati is a modern children's book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids love through school ...
Warehouse Associate I
Elgin, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Warehouse Associate I - ABOUT LITERATI Literati is a modern children's book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids ...
Warehouse Associate I
Elgin, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Warehouse Associate I - ABOUT LITERATI Literati is a modern children's book company focused on building reading skills so kids can grow to be their best selves. We make it easy to find books kids ...
Reading Tutor
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Enhance children's reading and comprehension skills. They may provide reading sessions inone-on-one or group settings, depending on the event Global Give A Book, Inc.(GGAB) is having. Global Give-A ...
Reading Tutor
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
Enhance children's reading and comprehension skills. They may provide reading sessions inone-on-one or group settings, depending on the event Global Give A Book, Inc.(GGAB) is having. Global Give-A ...
Reading Tutor
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$17/hr
Global Give-A-Book's mission ispromoting youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children ... The reading tutor will read a book to thechildren, after the reading session the children will be ...
Reading Tutor
Albuquerque, NM · On-site
$17/hr
Global Give-A-Book's mission ispromoting youth literacy by giving award-winning books to children ... The reading tutor will read a book to thechildren, after the reading session the children will be ...
Warehouse Material Handler
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$17.50 - $19.50/hr
Every Bible, novel, and children's book Tyndale publishes leaves our hands before it reaches a reader -- and the majority of the profits from those shipments fund Bible translation, literature ...
Warehouse Material Handler
Carol Stream, IL · On-site
$17.50 - $19.50/hr
Every Bible, novel, and children's book Tyndale publishes leaves our hands before it reaches a reader -- and the majority of the profits from those shipments fund Bible translation, literature ...
Fleet Driver
Lake Bluff, IL · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Reading is the single most important skill a child needs. Yet many children lack access to books, especially books of their own. That's why Bernie's Book Bank works so hard to provide free quality ...
Quick apply
Fleet Driver
Lake Bluff, IL · On-site
$20 - $22/hr
Reading is the single most important skill a child needs. Yet many children lack access to books, especially books of their own. That's why Bernie's Book Bank works so hard to provide free quality ...
Partnership Manager
Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
ABOUT BERNIE'S BOOK BANK Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own, in their homes. At Bernie's Book ...
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Partnership Manager
Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
ABOUT BERNIE'S BOOK BANK Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own, in their homes. At Bernie's Book ...
Bernie's Book Bank - Executive Director, Chicagoland Chapter
Lake Bluff, IL · On-site
$160K - $175K/yr
Each child receives eight free books a year, matched to their reading level, hand-delivered, every ... Bernie's Book Bank prioritizes children and communities with the greatest need, including Title I ...
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Bernie's Book Bank - Executive Director, Chicagoland Chapter
Lake Bluff, IL · On-site
$160K - $175K/yr
Each child receives eight free books a year, matched to their reading level, hand-delivered, every ... Bernie's Book Bank prioritizes children and communities with the greatest need, including Title I ...
Partnership Manager
Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
Description ABOUT BERNIE'S BOOK BANK Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own, in their homes. At ...
Partnership Manager
Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
Description ABOUT BERNIE'S BOOK BANK Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own, in their homes. At ...
Senior Publicist, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
New York, NY · Hybrid
$70K - $75K/yr
... book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories ... The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled ...
Senior Publicist, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
New York, NY · Hybrid
$70K - $75K/yr
... book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories ... The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled ...
Partnership Manager
Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT BERNIE'S BOOK BANK Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own ...
Partnership Manager
Lakewood Ranch, FL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
Job Type Full-time Description ABOUT BERNIE'S BOOK BANK Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own ...
Senior Researcher, Education
Lincoln, NE · On-site
NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION: Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) is a ... Growing Readers (NGR) book-distribution program with two evidence-based shared book reading ...
Senior Researcher, Education
Lincoln, NE · On-site
NEBRASKA CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FOUNDATION: Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (NCFF) is a ... Growing Readers (NGR) book-distribution program with two evidence-based shared book reading ...
... children's, YA, and New Adult book markets and creating resource database and documents for the ... To learn more about Little, Brown Books for Young Readers , check out our website: . As a leading ...
... children's, YA, and New Adult book markets and creating resource database and documents for the ... To learn more about Little, Brown Books for Young Readers , check out our website: . As a leading ...
Senior Publicist, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories ... The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled ...
Senior Publicist, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Manhattan, NY · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories ... The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled ...
Senior Publicist, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
New York, NY · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories ... The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled ...
Senior Publicist, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
New York, NY · On-site
$70K - $75K/yr
... book, middle grade, young adult, and new adult categories ... The ideal candidate has a strong interest in children's publishing and is an exceptionally skilled ...
... children's, YA, and New Adult book markets and creating resource database and documents for the ... To learn more about Little, Brown Books for Young Readers , check out our website: . As a leading ...
... children's, YA, and New Adult book markets and creating resource database and documents for the ... To learn more about Little, Brown Books for Young Readers , check out our website: . As a leading ...
Marketing & Events Manager
Lake Bluff, IL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
About Bernie's Book Bank: Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own, in their homes. At Bernie ...
Quick apply
Marketing & Events Manager
Lake Bluff, IL · On-site
$58K - $73K/yr
About Bernie's Book Bank: Reading is the single most important skill a child needs to succeed in life. Yet too many children lack books, especially books of their own, in their homes. At Bernie ...
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Assistant Production Editor
New York, NY • On-site
Scholastic Corporation
• Bookstores and Newsstands • 5 - 10K employees5,001 - 10,000 employees
Full-time
Medical, Retirement
Posted 25 days ago
Scholastic rating
7.4
Based on 51 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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
The Trade Paperback Reprints Assistant Production Editor oversees production of approx. 55 Trade paperback reprint editions of chapter books, novels, and nonfiction, as well as boxed sets and other collections of paperback editions of backlist titles, approx. 5 per year. Checks for quality assurance of text and illustrations at all stages of production leading to finished products. Responsible for keeping editors and designers on schedule. Oversees freelancers, for copyediting and proofreading of cover copy, typeset text, and covers.
Generates status reports and liaises with all members of the project teams to enforce best practices and schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage book production for all conversion titles (previously printed hardcovers made into paperbacks), boxed sets (slipcase cover), and miscellaneous Trade original titles (as necessary but based on previously printed books), along with any associated editions, including: liaising with Editorial on deliverables, assigning and reviewing copy edits and proofreads of deliverables; liaising with Design on layouts and covers; trafficking materials among vendors, Editorial, and Design; and keeping all parties in sync with series consistency, schedules, and deliverables.
For high-profile or complex titles, adding additional steps such as supplemental meetings and documentation.
Create status reports and lead and/or participate in department and project team meetings; follow up on meeting results.
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:
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
#LI-AR1
Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience: 2-3 years' experience as a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children's book experience a plus.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Publishing
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 52,000.00
EEO 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.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision
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
The Trade Paperback Reprints Assistant Production Editor oversees production of approx. 55 Trade paperback reprint editions of chapter books, novels, and nonfiction, as well as boxed sets and other collections of paperback editions of backlist titles, approx. 5 per year. Checks for quality assurance of text and illustrations at all stages of production leading to finished products. Responsible for keeping editors and designers on schedule. Oversees freelancers, for copyediting and proofreading of cover copy, typeset text, and covers.
Generates status reports and liaises with all members of the project teams to enforce best practices and schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage book production for all conversion titles (previously printed hardcovers made into paperbacks), boxed sets (slipcase cover), and miscellaneous Trade original titles (as necessary but based on previously printed books), along with any associated editions, including: liaising with Editorial on deliverables, assigning and reviewing copy edits and proofreads of deliverables; liaising with Design on layouts and covers; trafficking materials among vendors, Editorial, and Design; and keeping all parties in sync with series consistency, schedules, and deliverables.
For high-profile or complex titles, adding additional steps such as supplemental meetings and documentation.
Create status reports and lead and/or participate in department and project team meetings; follow up on meeting results.
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.
#LI-AR1
Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills
- Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
- Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
- Strong computer skills - MAC preferred -- including facility with advanced functions of Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders
Experience: 2-3 years' experience as a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children's book experience a plus.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Publishing
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 52,000.00
EEO 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.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision
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About Scholastic
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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