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Scholastic · 4 days ago

Editorial Assistant

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$52K/yr - $52K/yr

Scholastic Corporation is a leading publisher and distributor of children's books, seeking an editorial assistant to support two executive editors in managing a diverse list of children's literature. The role involves providing clerical and editorial support, assisting with administrative tasks, and engaging in project support related to children's books.

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Responsibilities

Must 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 point person for inquiries from other departments, including legal, sales, production, design, and marketing

This position will assist with administrative work related to a global franchise, as well as other Scholastic Trade/school market revenue-driving authors and properties

Read and evaluate agent submissions for managers and, once trained, review book passes and proofs for managers

Draft cover copy and fact sheets

May be asked to do second reads on manuscripts or submissions for manager

Must also provide departmental support with scheduling, meeting organization, and coordination of departmental initiatives

Qualification

Writing skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementProblem solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detailTeam collaboration

Required

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)

The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for middle-grade and young adult books 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 hybrid position with in-office responsibilities, which will include but not be limited to executing mailings and participating in and contributing to in-person meetings

Position will require being in the New York office minimum two days a week

Additional in-office attendance may be required if the essential functions of the role require it