Assistant Production Editor

Scholastic; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with Roth/Traditional

Tuition-free programs

Parental leave

ESPP discount stock

Job summary

Scholastic, based in New York, is seeking an Assistant Production Editor to support digital publishing, Spanish publishing, and novelty titles. The role focuses on ebook work, backlist conversions, and co-published print projects, with about 12 Spanish translations and about 30 novelty/picture book titles per year.

You will work closely with the Associate Production Director, help monitor schedules, liaise with designers and typesetters, and contribute to both print and digital production

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as production editor in a trade publisher or equivalent.
• Children’s book experience a plus.
• Ability to meet deadlines with high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Production Director’s oversight of ebooks and print production workflows.
• Route and review copy and files for backlist conversion, Spanish translations, and novelties.
• Liaise with designers, typesetters, and external publishers to monitor schedules and updates.

Skills

Copyediting

Proofreading

Deadline-driven

Clear communication

Tools

Word

Excel

Acrobat

Job description

## Assistant Production EditorApply: New York, New York: Full time: Posted Today: R15876# **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 This assistant Production Editor role provides support for digital publishing, Spanish publishing, and 0-8 novelty and book publishing. Working closely with the Associate Production Director, they assist with ebook work and administration that falls outside frontlist simultaneous pub needs, such as backlist conversion projects and reprint corrections. With oversight from manager, they also handle the print and digital production of typeset and graphic novel Spanish translations as print and ebooks (~12 per year), as well as novelty titles and picture books that are reprinted or co-published with other publishers (~30 per year). RESPONSIBILITIES* Support the Associate Production Director’s oversight of ebooks by creating reports, assisting other team members with troubleshooting, documenting ebook file updates, and maintaining equipment.* Serve as production contact for ebook backlist conversion and update projects as directed, with scope and schedule of projects defined by manager.* Route and review copy and files for Outside Publisher novelty and picture books titles, including sales materials and ebooks. Track workflow and follow up on scheduling.* Assist with production of select Spanish-translated titles by working with manager to monitor schedules, traffic files, and liaise with typesetters and designers.* Assist with creation of sales materials for print titles.* Develop production skills by joining team meetings, covering for colleagues on vacation, and learning on the job about other areas of production. **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. #LI-AR1# # **Qualifications**HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)** * Competent copyediting and proofreading skills* Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality* Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders* Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation* General computer skills – MAC preferred – such as basic editing functions of Word, Excel, and Acrobat **Experience and Education:** 2-3 years’ experience as a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children’s book experience a plus.# **Time Type:**Full time# # **Job Type:**Regular# **Job Family Group:**Publishing# **Location Region/State:**New York# # **Compensation Range:**Annual Salary: 52,000.00# # **EEO Statement:**