Editorial Assistant

Scholastic Press

New York City, New York, US
Annual salary: 52,000.00; bonus/equity: not specif...
2 day onsite
Clerical and editorial support
Metadata and systems input
Author care support
Scholastic Press is seeking an Editorial Assistant in New York City to support two editors in the children’s book publishing sector. The role includes a mix of administrative and editorial tasks, requiring a passion for children’s literature and some prior publishing experience

Job Summary

  • The position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of children’s books by supporting two editors whose projects range from middle grade and young adult fiction to picture books, in addition to managing departmental duties for our fiction team.
  • Responsibilities include clerical and editorial support, acting as the point-person for inquiries from other departments, and participation in editorial brainstorming sessions.
  • Scholastic offers a full suite of health and wellness benefits, a retirement savings plan, tuition-free programs, and a generous parental leave program.

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Scholastic Press is seeking an Editorial Assistant in New York City to support two editors in the children’s book publishing sector. The role includes a mix of administrative and editorial tasks, requiring a passion for children’s literature and some prior publishing experience.

Salary

Annual Salary: 52,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Full suite of health and wellness benefits, Retirement Savings Plan 401(k), Tuition-Free programs, Generous Parental Leave Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Clerical and editorial support
  • Metadata and systems input
  • Author care support
  • Manuscript evaluation
  • Drafting cover copy
  • In-office meetings participation

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for children's books
  • Desire to learn publishing
  • Enjoys reading broadly
  • Active participant on collaborative team

Key Requirements

  • Prior publishing experience preferred
  • Entry-level position
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Proficiency in metadata and online trafficking

Work Rights

Not specified

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