Job Description:

Note: The role is based in NYC and requires following Scholastic’s hybrid in-office policy.

The Opportunity

Senior Production Editor has a leadership role as key production contact for flagship imprints and bestselling titles and series. They are responsible for high-level guidance on process and scheduling for confidential and complex titles. They oversee production of 40–45 graphic novels and manga titles per year (2023: 42; 2024: 44; 2025: 38), simultaneously published in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats, and some in additional proprietary and/or advance galleys editions. As a project manager with a large roster of freelance support, they are ultimately responsible for the quality assurance of text, illustrations, and project specs of these titles. They also give essential support to Associate Director on department tasks including recruitment and change management. 

Responsibilities

• Take leading role on high-level department initiatives such as: Evaluating, revising, and reinforcing best practices, including written documents, in-person meetings, and emailed correspondence; advising on pub plan and scheduling of titles; assessing and hiring freelancers; supervising department intern; assisting with designing and piloting IT or documentation initiatives.
• Manage book production for all editions of complex, high-profile graphic novels including: assigning and reviewing copyedits and proofreads of text, layouts, sketches, and final artwork; trafficking materials among editorial and design; maintaining style guides; and keeping all parties in sync with project schedule and deliverables.
• For high-profile or challenged titles, take the lead on planning and troubleshooting, which may include additional meetings and documentation with project group as needed.
• Create status reports and lead and/or participate in department and project team meetings; follow up on meeting results.
• Assist Associate Production Director with recruitment, interviews, and onboarding of staff and freelancers, and other sensitive tasks as needed.

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:

• 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.

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Qualifications

How You Can Fit (Qualifications)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with multiple project stakeholders
• Skills to prioritize company goals while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
• Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills; strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Strong computer skills – MAC preferred — including facility with advanced functions of Adobe Acrobat

Experience and Education:

Experience: At least 3 to 5 years as a production editor in children’s publishing, graphic novel/comics publishing, or equivalent

Education: BA

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Publishing

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 64,400.00 – 70,000.00

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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