Associate Editor Job at Scholastic in New York

Associate Editor page is loaded## Associate Editorlocations: New York, New Yorktime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R15071# **Job Description:**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 OPPORTUNITYWe’re looking for an associate editor to join *SuperSTEM*, Scholastic’s print and digital STEM resource for students in grades 3 to 6. This dedicated supporting editor will assist the content team in producing the volume of high-quality editorial assets required to grow our brand and fulfil our mission to make STEM engaging, interdisciplinary, and accessible in the elementary classroom.They will write articles, ideate and edit teacher resources that accompany the student edition, and craft materials that support *SuperSTEM* digital, such as metadata and lower-level versions of articles.We’re looking for a highly-organized, detail-oriented editor who thrives in a collaborative work environment. The right candidate will be eager to join in discussions and brainstorming sessions 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* Collaborate with the Editorial Director to develop highly engaging nonfiction texts and editorial assets including feature articles, short pieces, quizzes, and other activities covering a range of curriculum-aligned STEM topics for grades 3-6. Research and pitch story ideas. Then write stories as assigned, including conducting interviews, revising, fact checking, requesting photos, and working with the Art Director on layouts.* Working as an editorial team, partner with the Education Editors to conceive of multidisciplinary STEM packages—lesson plans, activity sheets, hands-on experiments, slideshows—that fulfill our product promises. Write activities as assigned.* Create digital assets as assigned, such as writing metadata, handling the Lexile leveling process for articles, drafting specifications for teacher and student homepages, and QA-ing pages before they’re published.* Write video scripts and slideshows as assigned. Assist with digital STEM games ideation and liase with the Games team in developing specifications for and testing new games.* 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 .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% discountThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.# # **Qualifications**HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)****Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Knowledge of core science areas and a passion for science education* Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills* 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 their guardians) for content featuring young people making an impact in STEM* Knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) a plus* Knowledge of Microsoft and Google suites required. Knowledge of Adobe InCopy and AEM a plus.**Experience and Education:****Experience:** The ideal candidate will have experience writing and editing science articles, a passion for education, and flair for presenting complex information in an exciting, engaging way.**Education:** Bachelor’s Degree in one of the major science disciplines, science journalism, or primary education; Master’s degree or higher a plus.# **Time Type:**Full time# # **Job Type:**Regular# **Job Family Group:**Guild# **Location Region/State:**New York# # **Compensation Range:**Annual Salary: 64,746.50 - 68,000.00# # **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. #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: We're looking for an associate editor to join *SuperSTEM*, Scholastic’s print and digital STEM resource for students in grades 3 to 6 . This dedicated editor will assist the content team in producing the volume of high-quality editorial assets required to grow our brand . The right candidate will be eager to join in discussions and brainstorming sessions with coworkers . En Español: La página de editor asociado está cargada## Edición asociada ubicaciones: Nueva York, New YorkTipo de tiempo: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R15071# **Job Description:**NOTE: Este papel se basa en la ciudad de Nueva York y alienta al mínimo dos días por semana en la oficina de SoHo. Algunos roles o equipos pueden requerir asistencia adicional en el despacho si las funciones esenciales del rol lo requieren.THE OPPORTUNITYEstamos buscando un redactor asociado para unirse a *SuperSTEM*, Scholastics impreso y recurso digital STEM para estudiantes de 3 a 6 grados. También trabajarán estrechamente con los editores de las otras revistas STEAM de Scholastic para garantizar que nuestros títulos STEAM tengan una estrategia compartida y mensajes cohesivos.Esta es una maravillosa oportunidad para un escritor / educador experto en ciencias para unirse a la editorial infantil más grande del mundo y ayudar a miles de estudiantes en todo el país a desarrollar un interés permanente por el aprendizaje STEM. RESPONSIBILITADES* Colaborar con el Director Editorial para desarrollar textos no ficticios y activos editoriales altamente atractivos, incluidos artículos especiales, piezas cortas, cuestionarios y otras actividades que cubren una gama de temas STEM alineados al currículo para grados 3-6. Ayudar con la ideación de juegos digitales STEM y relacionarse con el equipo de Juegos para desarrollar especificaciones y probar nuevos juegos.* Otras tareas según las asignadas.**About Scholastic**Durante más de 100 años, la Corporación Escolar (NASDAQ: SCHL) ha estado reuniendo a los niños donde están en la escuela, en casa y en sus comunidades mediante la creación de contenido y experiencias de calidad, todo comenzando con la alfabetización. Conozca más en .Algunos de los beneficios que ofrecemos:* Completo conjunto de beneficios para la salud y el bienestar (incluido un Plan Médico deductible de $0)* Plan de ahorro de jubilación 401(k) con opciones tanto para Roth como para Contribuciones Tradicionales* Programas gratuitos para estudios universitarios y posgrados* Programa generoso de licencia parental* Plano de compra de acciones del empleado (ESPP) con oportunidad de adquirir acciones con descuento a 15% Gracias por su consideración al elegir Scholastic.# # **Qualificaciones**CÓMO PUEDES FITIR *****Conocimiento, Habilidades y Capacidades:*** Conocimiento de las áreas científicas y una pasión por la educación científica* Strong Writing, Editing, and proofreading skills* Una comprensión de qué temas interesan a los niños y una capacidad de diseñar e involucrar historias de ciencia en ASS y otras formas emocionantes de llevar a cabo investigaciones con sus tutores y/o estudiantes. Conocimiento de Adobe InCopy y AEM a plus.**Experiencia y educación:**** Experiencia:** El candidato ideal tendrá experiencia en escribir y editar artículos científicos, pasión por la educación y talento para presentar información compleja de una manera emocionante y atractiva.**Educación:** Licenciatura en una de las principales disciplinas científicas, periodismo científico o educación primaria; Maestría o más.# **Tipo de tiempo:**Tempo completo# #Job ** Tipo:**Regular# **Grupo familiar de trabajo:**Guild# **Location Region/State:**New York## **Range of Compensation:** Salario anual: 64,746.50 - 68,000.00# *EOE Action Statement:**School is an Equal Opportunity Training Programs.