Executive Editor Job at Scholastic in New York

Job description

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

Executive Editor, Picture Books & Novelty, will identify, acquire, and develop high-quality and commercial picture books, board books, and novelty 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

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  Acquire and edit 15-20 titles per year, focusing primarily on commercially-driven picture books and novelty.
  
  Proactively identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities for new publishing and development/adaptation of existing IP.

  
  


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  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.

  
  


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  Collaborate cross-departmentally with marketing, publicity, sales, sub rights, and others.
  
  Work inter-divisionally with Scholastic Reading Events (Book Fairs) to maximize commercial opportunities and meet corporate business goals.

  
  


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  Establish and develop relationships with literary agents, author, illustrators, and other partners.
  
  Negotiate terms directly with agents, licensors, packagers, and international publishers.

  
  


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  Responsible for title-level P&L creation to meet profitability metrics for picture books.

  
  


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  Attend conferences and trade shows as needed and lead internal/external presentations.

  
  

About Scholastic

For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are - at school, at home and in their communities - by creating quality content and experiences, all beginning with literacy.

Scholastic delivers stories, characters, and learning moments that empower all kids to become lifelong readers and learners through bestselling children's books, literacy- and knowledge-building resources for schools including classroom magazines, and award-winning, entertaining children's media.

As the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom libraries, school and public libraries, retail, and online, and with a global reach into more than 135 countries, Scholastic encourages the personal and intellectual growth of all children, while nurturing a lifelong relationship with reading, themselves, and the world around them.

Learn more at www.scholastic.com .

Some benefits that we offer:

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  Full suite of health and wellness benefits (including a $0 deductible Medical Plan)

  
  


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  Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with options for both Roth and Traditional Contributions

  
  


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  Tuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degrees

  
  


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  Generous Parental Leave Program

  
  


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  Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discount

  
  

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong editorial judgment, creative vision, and knowledge of market trends and emerging voices for 0-8 publishing

Ability to leverage agent and author relationships to secure key projects.

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.

Experience and Education:

Experience: 7+ 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: 93,000.00 - 110,000.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran.

Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company.

Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.

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Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world's largest publisher and distributor of children's books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children's media.

The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services that support children's learning both in school and at home.

With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.

True to its mission of 97 years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families.

Learn more at: www.scholastic.com

We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children.

At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs.

Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs.

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Skill Profession

Media And Communication Workers