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
Like a production editor, the Senior Production Editor, has an assigned list of high profile titles and is responsible for trafficking them through the production process, from manuscript to bound book and all applicable versions (Library editions, ebook versions, channel versions and exclusive editions). This includes reviewing manuscript copyedits, interior and exterior proofreads, vendor proof reviews and working with Editorial, Design and manufacturing. This position shepherds multiple projects while maintaining high standards of quality control and meeting strict deadlines, often under tight production schedules.
The Senior Prod Editor has additional responsibilities, including managing 1 direct report (Production Editor), which includes managing their title load, conducting yearly performance reviews, holding biweekly check-in meetings, and general oversight of their titles.
The Senior Prod Editor also manages the pool of freelance vendors that the Production Group hires from for proofreading, copyediting, indexing, fact checking, etc. They issue new contracts at the start of each calendar year, are responsible for filing appropriate paperwork, and regularly communicate feedback on the freelancers’ work. They also are responsible for regularly reviewing the rates of pay and implementing changes as necessary. They also grade all tests for those wishing to join the pool of freelance vendors.
The Senior Prod Editor oversees the production of sales materials and reports ongoing status of titles in a biweekly meeting with the Publisher, VP Managing Editor, Marketing Ops Specialist, and Creative Director. Meets with the PEs within the group on the status of their titles, as they relate to sales materials, to report in the biweekly meeting.
The Senior Prod Editor works with the other managers of the Production Group on team initiatives (such as the creation and implementation of FireBrand Title Management, updates to House Style, title tallies, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES
Personnel Manager
Oversee 1 Direct Report (Production Editor, Trade Fiction)
Trade Production Work
Traffics ½ of Trade HC titles through the production process (~8-10 per season)
Special Projects Production Work
Traffics high profile titles with extreme schedules through the production process (1 every 2-3 years)
Freelance Vendor Management
Manage the pool of freelance vendors that the production group hires from (~75 people)
Sales Material Management
Oversee the production of the sales materials and report on status
Managerial Initiatives
Work with other group mangers on team initiatives (FireBrand, etc.)
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.
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
People Management
Ability to evaluate processes in place and how they may be improved
Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and juggling multiple projects
Excellent copyediting and proofreading skills knowledge of industry standards including Chicago Manual of Style
Excellent communication skills across many departments and stakeholders
5 years’ Experience
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.