Senior Editor

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Editor to join our close-knit and mission-driven team at Storyworks 4-6 , an award-winning print and digital magazine read by 1 million kids in grades 4-6. The right candidate is high-energy, creative, detail-oriented, and just as excited about writing a gripping narrative nonfiction story as they are brainstorming the plot of a fiction story or crafting quizzes and lesson plans to turn our stories into powerful teaching packages. The Senior Editor will wear many hats, assisting in all aspects of creating Storyworks 4-6 and constantly searching for new ways to inspire our readers and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Write captivating scripts for knowledge-building videos that are well-calibrated to the interests and abilities of target audience. The editor must work with the video team to review cuts, giving clear feedback.
• Write and edit lesson plans, skill-building activities, and other digital assets, such as vocabulary slideshows, games, standards alignments, etc. The editor must work with the production and digital teams to traffic all assets to ensure content is published on time.
• Communicate with scientists, historians, and fact checkers to make sure the facts we present in our magazines are accurate; do research on nonfiction topics that will appear in the magazine.
• Other responsibilities as needed, including going on class visits and doing presentations on various topics pertinent to our magazine, such as the science of reading, child development, vocabulary, etc.
• To apply to the Editor role, please note you must include the following as attachments when you apply.
• Current Resume (Word or PDF version)
• Cover Letter
• 3 Writing Clips
• About Scholastic
• 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.

Requirements

• HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills; experience writing and editing for children a plus
• Strong interest in the world of fourth, fifth, and sixth graders and in best teaching practices for this age range
• Ability to juggle many tasks, both big picture and those requiring meticulous detail, in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit, collaborative team
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Job Type:
• Regular
• Job Family Group:
• Guild
• Location Region/State:
• New York
• Compensation R

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Additional Information

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.

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