Senior Bilingual Editor

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role is a 3-year project end date position. In partnership with colleagues from Scholastic’s Education Solutions Group, the Senior Bilingual Editor manages editorial development for print and digital programs aimed at multilingual learners and Spanish-language students. The position ensures quality of pedagogy, coherence, and clarity in products, and supports the team in delivering timely, high-quality content

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product:

• Edits and reviews content to ensure quality of pedagogy (instructional clarity and preservation of the research base), production (quality of design and accuracy of editing), and marketability (clarity of message, relevance of topic)

• Develops, shapes, and assigns content as needed to ensure high-quality and timely delivery of print or digital content

• Takes a problem-solving stance, anticipates issues and offers solutions throughout all stages of product development

• Informs comprehensive editorial strategy for publishing programs

Process:

• Develops and adheres to established editorial guidelines and templates when writing and editing content

• Develops and executes based on approved prototypes and specifications

• Delivers content in a timely manner with an awareness of production schedules, pub dates and sales needs

• Maintains frequent communication with internal stakeholders (permissions, marketing, sales, social media, etc.) to share information, manage expectations, describe next steps, and brainstorm solutions

• Works with senior team members to balance budget considerations with project priorities

People:

• Works with senior team members to support other editors, including freelance editors, by providing direction on projects and offering feedback

• Works with vendors to manage assets and coordinate activities with other departments

• Works with content and academic specialists/program authors to develop prototypes and ensure program pedagogy and quality. 

• Works within and across internal teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality, competitive product

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:

• Experience developing pedagogical resources in K–12

• Excellent editing and organizational skills

• Deep understanding of the children’s literature market

• Ability to work on short- and long-term projects in a fast-paced environment

• Strong knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in English and Spanish

• Commitment to highest standards of quality and accuracy

• Adherence to Scholastic’s editorial guidelines and policies

• Mastery of Microsoft Suite, Adobe InCopy, Adobe PDF, Google Drive, and One Drive

• Professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication skills, in English and Spanish

• Familiarity with Common Core and WIDA standards and multilingual learning models

Experience:

• 5–7 years of experience developing, editing and managing educational content in English and Spanish for US audiences

• Native fluency in Spanish and professional fluency in English

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or education-related field, or 7–10 years of experience in educational publishing

• Master’s degree in education or education-related field preferred, but not required

• Familiarity with bilingual and/or dual language classroom resources a plus

Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:PublishingLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 80,000.00 - 85,000.00EEO 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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