Senior Editor, Scope

Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Scope Magazine team is seeking a highly engaged, curious, team-oriented senior editor to participate in all facets of ideating, creating, and producing Scope, our flagship print and digital middle school resource for English Language Arts. This person will be a key member of our small, close-knit and deeply committed team and immerse themselves in the world of middle schoolers and their teachers. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, write, and edit short articles and longer features

• Aid in producing videos and other multimedia

• Work closely with editorial leadership to ideate new features and support materials calibrated to the ever-shifting interests of middle schoolers and changing needs of the middle school classroom

• Contribute fresh multimedia, multi-genre story ideas to engage middle schoolers, build knowledge, and support curriculum

• Write and edit support materials, including quizzes, skill-building activities, and vocabulary. 

• Contribute to the monthly update of digital resources, working closely with managing editor and members of the digital team

• Travel for school visits and professional learning opportunities

• Develop a keen understanding of middle school pedagogy and trends, as well as the interests and needs of early adolescents.

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:

• Strong instincts for what makes an important, engaging story for early adolescents

• Ability to craft well-researched, age-appropriate, and engaging stories for middle schoolers

• Deep interest in middle-school education and best teaching practices

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Be collaborative, flexible, and happy to work under supervision in a team setting

Experience and Education:

Experience: Three years in journalism, editing, or related field

Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:GuildLocation Region/State:New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 81,700.00 - 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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