Scholastic New York , NY 10007
Posted 3 weeks ago
Job Description:
THE OPPORTUNITY
The senior editor at Upfront is involved in all aspects of producing an award-winning high school news magazine and its accompanying digital teaching resources. In addition to writing and editing national and international news stories for a teenage audience, the editor will oversee one of the magazine's regular departments as well as the teaching resources for each issue. Among the editor's other responsibilities is coordinating the videos for Upfront's website.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Writing, editing, and proofing articles.
Assigning articles for a section of the magazine.
Coordinating and editing teaching resources written by freelancers.
Helping coordinate videos for the website.
WHO WE ARE
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 100+ 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.
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:
An ability to write with flair to engage our teenage audience is a must, as is attention to detail. The candidate also should be able to multitask, working on short- and long-term projects simultaneously. An abiding interest in and knowledge of the news is essential.
Experience: Six years' experience writing and editing for a news publication. Experience writing for teens and/or the classroom a plus.
Education: Bachelor's Degree required
Time Type:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Job Family Group:
Guild
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range:
Annual Salary: 80,000.00 - 85,000.00
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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