**Job Description:** NOTE: This role is based in NYC and requires a minimum of three days a week in the SoHo, NY Office. * **_The role will be in the office 5 days a week for the first 6 months for training purposes. After 6 months the job will become hybrid_** . THE OPPORTUNITY The **Production Editor** organizes and oversees the accurate and timely production of Scholastic classroom magazines from layout through prepress and then on to digital implementation. The role involves close work in InDesign layouts ensuring design accuracy, consistent formatting, and adherence to established department styles; trafficking assets; preparing layout files for press and digital publishing. The Production Editor works closely with editorial, art, photo, and digital teams to meet exacting quality standards and on-time delivery. RESPONSIBILITIES + Organize issues within the WoodWing publishing system; upload layouts and create articles; route issues to Art, Editorial, and Copy Desk + Flow copy into magazine layouts; make editorial and art corrections; request and place photo credits; create layouts and flow text for teacher's editions and skills sheets; create simple graphs and diagrams + Inspect, troubleshoot, and prepare layouts for conversion to press-ready PDFs; deliver pdfs to press and do final approvals for printing + Traffic print and digital assets; manage the quality control to ensure adherence to file naming protocols, folder structures, printer specs,font standards, and stylesheets; keep templates up-to-date + Upload online content and build web pages + Archive all print and online files **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. **Qualifications** HOW YOU CAN FIT **(Qualifications)** + Expert working knowledge of Adobe InDesign. This includes all aspects of working in layouts for desktop publishing: building and formatting pages, creating and using style sheets, importing and styling text, importing images, making layout adjustments; pre-flighting files to identify possible printing issues + Knowledge and understanding of desktop publishing printing process. This includes understanding pre-press requirements: bleed, crop marks, image resolution, 4-color process + Ability to clearly communicate workflow priorities and effectively oversee and meet deadlines + Must be able to balance multiple projects and work across many departments + Must bring exceptional attention to detail + Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat + Knowledge of WoodWing (publishing workflow system) a plus + Knowledge of Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) a plus + Working knowledge of Excel and Word **Experience:** 3-5 years' experience in a similar position at a magazine or other publishing environment **Education:** BA or higher **Time Type:** Full time **Job Type:** Regular **Job Family Group:** Guild **Location Region/State:** New York **Compensation Range:** Annual Salary: 62,557.00 - 72,000.00 **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. EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf) EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf) 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 97 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 We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.