Senior Editor
Scholastic
Senior Editor
Scholastic
Publishes, distributes children's books via schools
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
The Senior Editor of SuperSTEM will be an integral part of the magazine’s editorial team. They will support the editorial director for all matters pertaining to SuperSTEM with the ability to step in on high-level tasks as needed. They will write feature articles, edit freelanced articles, oversee multiple recurring departments with minimal oversight, ideate and edit teacher resources that will accompany the student edition, craft digital materials such as video scripts and e-newsletters, and assist others on the team as needed.
The Senior Editor of SuperSTEM will be a highly organized individual who has a keen attention to detail. This is a highly collaborative work environment; the right candidate will be eager to join in discussions and brainstorming sessions in group settings with coworkers both in-person and via Microsoft Teams. They will also work closely with the editors of Scholastic’s other STEAM magazines to ensure that our STEAM titles have a shared strategy and cohesive messaging.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a science-savvy writer/educator to join the world’s largest children’s publisher and help thousands of students nationwide develop a life-long interest in STEM learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Be a self-directed, high-level contributer to the editorial process from ideation to publication for student- and teacher-facing materials, both print and digital, for SuperSTEM.
Work with the Education Editor to align content with NGSS and state science standards and with the whole team to conceive of multidisciplinary STEM packages—lesson plans, activity sheets, hands-on experiments, slideshows—that fulfill our product promises.
Write video scripts as assigned, record videos of experiments, produce slideshows, assist in digital STEM games ideation, and collaborate with the Education Editor and the Editorial Director to schedule, draft, and release e-newsletters for SuperSTEM.
Write one or more feature articles per issue and have full ownership: conduct interviews, write and revise copy, input fact check changes, input copy edits, work with art director to finesse layouts for editor’s approval, give article its final read. Ideate and edit teacher resources that will accompany article.
Manage assigning and editing of student edition articles in collaboration with the Editorial Director. This entails assigning, requesting photos, editing copy, inputting copy edits, doing final reads, and submitting invoices for approval.
Mentor and provide guidance to SuperSTEM’s associate editor and contributing writers in article framing, tone, and voice for stylistic consistency and to ensure maximum engagement, comprehension, and accessiblity for students.
Other duties as assigned.
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:
Knowledge of core science areas and a passion for science education
Strong writing and editing skills
Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
An understanding of what science topics will interest kids and an ability to frame stories in engaging and exciting ways
Ability to conduct interviews with scientists and interpret their research in a way that kids will understand
Comfort and ease talking with kids and young adults (and their parents) for content featuring young people making an impact in STEM
Knowledge of Word, Google docs, Google slides, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Adobe InCopy a plus.
Experience and Education:
Experience: The ideal candidate will have significant experience writing and editing science articles and will have teaching experience.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in one of the major science disciplines, science journalism, or primary education; Master’s degree or higher a plus.
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.
Publishes, distributes children's books via schools
Scholastic creates and distributes children’s books and learning content through direct-to-school channels that connect publishers with students. Its products include classroom books, magazines, and reading programs sold via book clubs and in-school book fairs, with purchases tied to teachers and schools. It differentiates itself through an established school-based distribution network that links content, classrooms, and commerce, built up through acquisitions like Grolier and popular series such as The Hunger Games and Captain Underpants. Its goal is to grow a kid-focused media ecosystem by delivering affordable reading material directly into schools and classrooms while expanding its brands worldwide.
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