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Full-time
$67,000 - $69,200 a year

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Health insurance
Parental leave

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts

Full 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

Editor, 0-8 Publishing, will identify, acquire, and develop high-quality and commercial board books, novelty books, and select picture books for the Children’s Book Group, under the direction of the Editorial Director, with a goal of fulfilling revenue growth and developing opportunities for IP exploitation across all divisions of the company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Acquire and edit 12-15 titles per year, focusing primarily on commercially-driven board books and novelty for the Cartwheel list. Proactively identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities for new publishing and development/adaptation of new and existing IP, including active participation in collaborative ideation.
Manage all stages of each title’s print/digital lifecycle, including review of all passes; coordination with production, design, and freelancers; drafting of copy and metadata; and maintenance of reprints/backlist.
Collaborate cross-departmentally with marketing, publicity, sales, sub rights, and others. Work inter-divisionally with Scholastic Reading Events (Book Clubs and Book Fairs) to maximize commercial opportunities and meet corporate business goals.
Establish and develop relationships with literary agents, author, illustrators, and other partners. Negotiate terms directly with agents, licensors, packagers, and international publishers.
Responsible for title-level P&L creation to meet profitability metrics for all projects.

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:

Strong editorial judgment, creative vision, and knowledge of market trends for 0-8 publishing
Excellent communication and project management skills, including attention to detail and follow-up
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain publishing schedules, as well as to prioritize and multi-task across several projects simultaneously
Proactive mindset and approach to project development
Strong interest in novelty formats and innovation

Experience and Education:

Experience: 3-5 years' working in children’s editorial

Education: B.A.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Publishing

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 67,000.00 - 69,200.00

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.

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