Editorial Assistant

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.

Scholastic Press seeks an editorial assistant to join the team. The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of children’s books by supporting two executive editors on robust lists of middle grade and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels, in addition to managing departmental duties. A passion for children’s books is a must.

• Primarily a support role:
  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.

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

• 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:

• 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…