THE OPPORTUNITY
Assistant production editor will provide support to trade production team on print books, audiobooks, e-books, and sales materials in areas such as proofreading, schedule reports, freelancer administration, and file management.
Who We Are
Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) 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. Learn more at www.scholastic.com .
Some benefits that we offer:
- 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment
- Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
A B.A. degree, or equivalent
Excellent skills with grammar and spelling, and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize and organize own work in a deadline-oriented work environment
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person
Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Interest in developing knowledge and skills related to book publishing
Time Type: Full time
Job Type: Regular
Job Family Group: Publishing
Location Region/State: New York
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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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