Job Abstract

THE OPPORTUNITY

Oversee and manage Licensed, Clubs/Fairs (SRE) originals, and Cross channel groups. Line manager for 2 roles; Responsible for assigning titles and balancing workloads; oversee recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff members and any HR issues with team; conduct weekly 1-on-1s with team members; also serve as back-up for team when they are out of office.

Handle high-profile or challenging projects as needed; attend and lead (if needed) status meetings, attend custom pub planning meetings, attend sales/marketing operations meetings as point person to advise on status; co-supervise out-of-house and in-house freelancers; update production key date grids annually. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage team of two production editors and oversee Licensed, Clubs/Fairs (SRE) originals, and Cross channel groups, attending all status and related meetings and resolving any challenges as they come up;

• Attend Firebrand meetings and assist on workflows and creation as well as operation of system;

• Handle any high-profile and/or challenging projects as needed;

• Co-manage out-of-house freelancers and review copyediting and proofreading tests of prospective freelancers as needed;

• Recruit and onboard any new hires, working with HR, as well as training;

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:

• 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.

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work with and manage a team in a leadership role

• Excellent verbal and written communication, to be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders

• Strong copyediting and proofreading skills

• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects

Experience: A minimum of 6 years of experience working in Production Editorial or Managing Editorial.

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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