Assistant Production Editor

About the role

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.

The Opportunity

This assistant Production Editor role provides support for digital publishing, Spanish publishing, and 0-8 novelty and book publishing. Working closely with the Associate Production Director, they assist with ebook work and administration that falls outside frontlist simultaneous pub needs, such as backlist conversion projects and reprint corrections.

With oversight from manager, they also handle the print and digital production of typeset and graphic novel Spanish translations as print and ebooks (~12 per year), as well as novelty titles and picture books that are reprinted or co-published with other publishers (~30 per year).

Responsibilities

• Support the Associate Production Director's oversight of ebooks by creating reports, assisting other team members with troubleshooting, documenting ebook file updates, and maintaining equipment.
• Serve as production contact for ebook backlist conversion and update projects as directed, with scope and schedule of projects defined by manager.
• Route and review copy and files for Outside Publisher novelty and picture books titles, including sales materials and ebooks. Track workflow and follow up on scheduling.
• Assist with production of select Spanish-translated titles by working with manager to monitor schedules, traffic files, and liaise with typesetters and designers.
• Assist with creation of sales materials for print titles.
• Develop production skills by joining team meetings, covering for colleagues on vacation, and learning on the job about other areas of production.

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.
• #LI-AR1

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

• Competent copyediting and proofreading skills
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• General computer skills - MAC preferred - such as basic editing functions of Word, Excel, and Acrobat

Experience and Education

2-3 years' experience as a production editor at a trade publisher or equivalent; children's book experience a plus.

• Time Type: Full time
• Job Type: Regular
• Job Family Group: Publishing
• Location Region/State: New York

Compensation Range

Annual Salary: 52,000.00