Editor

About the role

Editor, 0-8 Publishing, will identify, acquire, and develop high-quality and commercial board books, novelty books, and select picture books for the Children's Book Group, under the direction of the Editorial Director, with a goal of fulfilling revenue growth and developing opportunities for IP exploitation across all divisions of the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage all stages of each title's print/digital lifecycle, including review of all passes; coordination with production, design, and freelancers; drafting of copy and metadata; and maintenance of reprints/backlist.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally with marketing, publicity, sales, sub rights, and others. Work inter-divisionally with Scholastic Reading Events (Book Clubs and Book Fairs) to maximize commercial opportunities and meet corporate business goals.
• Establish and develop relationships with literary agents, author, illustrators, and other partners. Negotiate terms directly with agents, licensors, packagers, and international publishers.
• Responsible for title-level P&L creation to meet profitability metrics for all projects.
• 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:
• Strong editorial judgment, creative vision, and knowledge of market trends for 0-8 publishing
• Excellent communication and project management skills, including attention to detail and follow-up
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain publishing schedules, as well as to prioritize and multi-task across several projects simultaneously
• Proactive mindset and approach to project development
• Strong interest in novelty formats and innovation
• Experience and Education:
• Experience: 3-5 years' working in children's editorial
• Education: B.A.
• Time Type:
• Full time
• Job Type:
• Regular
• Job Family Group:
• Publishing
• Location Region/State:
• New York
• Compensation Range:
• Annual Salary: 67,000.00 - 69,200.00
• EEO Statement:
• EEO is the Law Poster
• EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
• Pay Transparency Provision

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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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