Editorial Assistant

New York, New York, US💼 Full-time💰 $52,000–$52,000🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide editorial and administrative support for frontlist and backlist Harry Potter titles and select other children's books, including copy drafting, proof review, and cross-departmental coordination.

Role type

Entry-level editorial assistant (trade publishing)

Builds

Children's books (Harry Potter, board books, picture books, graphic novels)

Domain

Publishing (Children's books, Trade Publishing)

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Excellent writing skills, problem solving, organizational skills, time management, fluidity of communication, ability to meet deadlines, prioritization, multi-tasking

Preferred skills

PowerPoint / visual presentation skills, strong knowledge of Harry Potter books and brand

Technologies

PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Review routing material, coordinate with production/design/freelancers, draft copy and metadata, review proofs, manage reprint corrections, schedule meetings, prepare presentation materials, coordinate with Sales/Marketing/Publicity, evaluate new submissions, participate in ideation for new publishing opportunities

Seniority

Entry-level, hands-on IC

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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