• Job Description

  Req#: R14248

  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

  • 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.

  • 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 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 picture books.

  • 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:

  • 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.

  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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• About the company

  Find the best books, literary resources and educational solutions for kids at Scholastic, a leader in publishing and education for nearly 100 years.

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