Rights & Co-Editions Assistant — Hybrid NYC

SI Scholastic Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full suite of health and wellness

401(k) Savings Plan with Roth and Trad

Tuition-Free programs for degrees

Parental Leave

ESPP with 15% discount

Job summary

Scholastic in New York City is seeking a Rights Assistant to support the Rights & Co-Editions team. The role handles invoice processing, database maintenance, materials fulfillment, workflow coordination, and collaboration with a global network of publishers, agents, consultants, licensors, and internal colleagues.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and delivers excellent customer service while managing multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years in publishing/media; experience with rights a plus.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to an international team, including calendar management and meeting coordination.
• Prepare and process invoices, track payment status, and maintain deal records.
• Serve as a primary contact for inquiries from publishers, agents, consultants, licensors, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate fulfillment of materials and title information for domestic and international partners.
• Maintain department databases, title grids, contact lists, and conduct research for reports.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

MS Office

Physical tasks

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scholastic in New York City is seeking a Rights Assistant to support the Rights & Co-Editions team. The role handles invoice processing, database maintenance, materials fulfillment, workflow coordination, and collaboration with a global network of publishers, agents, consultants, licensors, and internal colleagues.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and delivers excellent customer service while managing multiple priorities.