Scholastic · 1 day ago
Senior Production Editor
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $72K/yr
5+ years expScholastic is a leading publisher dedicated to fostering literacy and learning for children. The Senior Production Editor will manage high-profile titles through the production process, oversee freelance vendors, and ensure quality control while meeting strict deadlines.
BooksEdTechEducationPublishingTraining
Responsibilities
Oversee 1 Direct Report (Production Editor, Trade Fiction)
Traffics ½ of Trade HC titles through the production process (:8-10 per season)
Traffics high profile titles with extreme schedules through the production process (1 every 2-3 years)
Manage the pool of freelance vendors that the production group hires from (:75 people)
Oversee the production of the sales materials and report on status
Work with other group mangers on team initiatives (FireBrand, etc.)
Qualification
Required
People Management
Ability to evaluate processes in place and how they may be improved
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills knowledge of industry standards including Chicago Manual of Style
Excellent communication skills across many departments and stakeholders
5 Years' Experience
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
Company
Scholastic
Scholastic publishes and distributes children's books, connecting educators and families through accessibility, engagement, and expertise.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-04-24Acquired
1992-02-24IPO
Leadership Team
Haji Glover
Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President
Kenneth Cleary
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-06
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