Editorial Assistant, Trade Publishing – NYC (SoHo)

Scholastic; New York (NY); Hybride; USD 47 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance programs

Parental leave

ESPP with stock discount

Résumé du poste

Scholastic in New York City is seeking an Editorial Assistant, Trade Publishing, to support the Editorial Director and Executive Editor on Harry Potter titles and other children’s books. The role involves editorial and administrative duties, with a minimum two days per week in-office at the SoHo location.

You will coordinate with production, design and freelancers, draft copy and metadata, review proofs, and assist with backlist development while engaging in publishing strategy for high-profile

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and editing skills with strong time management.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask across projects.
• Strong knowledge of the Harry Potter books and publishing brand.
• Strong interest in editorial development and publishing strategy.

Responsabilités

• Provide editorial support for frontlist and backlist Harry Potter titles, including initial review of routing material and coordination with production, design, and freelancers.
• Provide administrative support such as scheduling meetings, note-taking, preparing materials, mailings, and file management.
• Support editorial work on select other titles, including review of routing passes and drafting of copy and transmittals.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally with Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Scholastic Reading Events to manage information and material requests.
• Participate in ideation of new publishing/backlist opportunities.

Connaissances

Excellent writing skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

PowerPoint/presentation skills

Formation

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Outils

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Scholastic in New York City is seeking an Editorial Assistant, Trade Publishing, to support the Editorial Director and Executive Editor on Harry Potter titles and other children’s books. The role involves editorial and administrative duties, with a minimum two days per week in-office at the SoHo location.

You will coordinate with production, design and freelancers, draft copy and metadata, review proofs, and assist with backlist development while engaging in publishing strategy for high-profile