Temp: Cross Channel Assistant
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 OPPORTUNITY
An administrative position that helps track, coordinate, and provide reporting on major cross divisional initiatives within the Children’s Book Group and the Education, supporting their execution and results. The candidate works with the Director of Cross Channel Marketing on key functions including advance P&L commitments, Children’s Book Group brand and marketing approvals, the creation of special market formats for school channels to support publishing strategy, and seasonal Trade publishing grids that provide data to assist decision-making.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and track to inform Trade title acquisitions. Liaise between Trade editors and School Reading Events (SRE) Product Category Managers to solicit the estimates for future Trade projects and provide reporting.
Manage and track character, text, and copyright approvals a year for School Reading Events, working across multiple departments to align with brand requirements and to support more visibility for Trade IP in Clubs and Fairs. Supply key Trade assets as required.
Develop seasonal Trade publication master grids that consolidate key information for SRE and the Ed Solutions group, ensuring alignment on cross‑channel usage, timing, and scheduling of Trade titles to support and inform overall strategy.
Ensure SRE title uses are accurately recorded in enterprise systems, coordinating closely with Trade Production Editors and SRE Category Managers.
Assist Director with Cross Channel seasonal format requests and approvals, helping coordinate, troubleshoot, and execute the final list.
Maintain and update department spreadsheets and documents as needed.
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.
Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.
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Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
Innovation mindset with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel, including building and using complex formulas.
Skilled cross‑functional collaborator with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Proactive problem‑solver with a demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and implement solutions quickly and effectively.
Time Type:
Part timeJob Type:
TemporaryJob Family Group:
Temp EmployeeLocation Region/State:
New YorkCompensation Range:
Hourly Rate: 28.67EEO 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.