Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education, and media company, is seeking an Internal Communications Coordinator to join the Corporate Communications and Events team. Based at Scholastic's corporate headquarters in SoHo, New York, this role is perfect for those with excellent writing and organizational skills and an interest in building a career in communications. The coordinator will play a critical role in growing engagement with the Scholastic brand internally by supporting employee marketing campaigns, writing and publishing content for the Scholastic Intranet, brainstorming creative ways to communicate and connect with our internal audiences, and building awareness about company initiatives, new releases, and events.
This role will report to the Senior Director of Internal Communications.
Responsibilities
Plan, edit, write, and post content for a variety of global internal communications channels, such as the employee Intranet, Teams, email announcements, and the weekly email newsletter
Conduct author interviews, employee profiles and round-up articles and emails for the intranet
Work with cross-functional departments, including but not limited to Scholastic Entertainment, Information Security, and corporate donations to develop communications strategies and build awareness for programs and initiatives
Have primary responsibility for planning and supporting "employee celebration" days around key publications, Clifford's Birthday, movie releases and more
Lead weekly editorial meetings by suggesting newsletter content, story order, and reviewing and updating internal editorial calendars for stories, memos and newsletter content each week
Have primary responsibility for setting up and sending emails and our weekly newsletter via our email distribution platform
Assist the team in updating and keeping intranet content relevant and up to date
Support various communications distribution channels, including updating weekly and monthly mailing lists and perform other administrative or organizational tasks as needed
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:
Stellar writing and proofreading skills with a knack for quickly producing content
Passion for promoting employee engagement and participation in corporate initiatives
Attentive to detail, proactive, and resourceful
Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of Canva or Adobe Suite tools a plus
Love of books and reading a must!
Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience
Education: B.A./B.S. degree (communications, employee communications, marketing, or related field is a plus)
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Corp Affairs & Bus Devel
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 50,000.00 - 60,000.00
EEO Statement:
Benefits
Health insurance401(k)Equity / stock optionsParental leave
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.
Scholastic · New York, NY