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Editorial Assistant

Scholastic · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
MarketingFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings

for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Also remove application instructions. Must preserve all substantive info. Let's parse the job description. First paragraph: "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." This is about location and schedule. Could be part of "About the role" or "Schedule". Since schedule is about days per week. We can include a Schedule section if we have specific content: "minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office" and "Additional in-office attendance may be required if the essential functions of the role require it." That's schedule info. Then "THE OPPORTUNITY Editorial Assistant, Trade Publishing, will assist the Editorial Director and Executive Editor, Harry Potter Publishing, primarily providing administrative and editorial support on all core Harry Potter titles, including frontlist publishing and backlist development, as well as select other children’s book titles. This position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of children’s books, to develop editorial skills, and to engage in publishing strategy on high-profile titles in a fast-paced environment. Please note this position requires a minimum of two days per week working in-office at Scholastic’s NYC (Soho) location. Additional in-office attendance may be required if the essential functions of the role require it." This is basically about the role. Could be "About the role". We'll include that. Then "Responsibilities" list: bullet points. We need to capture all responsibilities: - Provide editorial support for all frontlist and backlist Harry Potter titles, including initial review of routing material; coordination with production, design, and freelancers; drafting of copy and metadata; review of proofs; and management of reprint corrections. - Provide administrative support, including scheduling of meetings, note-taking, preparation of presentation and meeting materials, mailings, file management, research, etc. - Provide editorial support on select other titles, ranging from board books and picture books to graphic novels, as needed; this may include review of routing passes, drafting of copy and transmittals, and evaluation of new submissions. - Coordinate cross-departmentally with Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Scholastic Reading Events to manage all information and material requests. - Participate in ideation of new publishing/backlist opportunities That's responsibilities. Then "About Scholastic" paragraph: description of company. Could be "About the company" but not required heading; we could include under "About Scholastic" maybe as part of "About the role"? But we have headings list: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. There's no "About the company". The instruction says use those headings for section headings. It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we should map content to those headings where appropriate. "About Scholastic" could go under "About the role"? Might be considered company overview but not required. However we could include it under "About the role" as part of description. But we already have description of role. Could combine. Better: Use "About the role" for the opportunity description. Then "Responsibilities". Then "Qualifications" for qualifications section (knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education). Then "Skills" maybe separate? But qualifications already includes knowledge, skills, abilities. The instruction says we can have both Qualifications and Skills sections if content exists. But we should avoid thin sections. The qualifications section includes knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education. Could split into Qualifications (experience/education) and Skills (specific skills). But we have "PowerPoint / visual presentation skills are a plus." That's a skill. Also "excellent writing skills, problem solving, organizational and time management skills, and fluidity of communication". Those are skills. So we could have a Skills section. But we also have "Experience and Education: Experience: Entry-level Education: B.A." That's qualifications. Thus we can have: - About the role (h3) - Responsibilities (h3) - Qualifications (h3) maybe for experience/education - Skills (h3) for skills - Benefits (h3) for benefits list - Pay (h3) for compensation range - Schedule (h3) for in-office days We must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual content. Now we need to strip boilerplate: EEO statement, legal, etc. Also remove "Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic." That's maybe not substantive? It's a polite line but could be considered boilerplate. Probably remove. Also remove "Learn more at www.scholastic.com." That's maybe not needed but could be considered part of About Scholastic. But we might not include About Scholastic as separate section; we could incorporate into About the role? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. The About Scholastic paragraph is substantive about company. If we don't include a heading for it, we could still include it as a paragraph under About the role? But that would mix role description with company description. Might be okay but could be considered not strictly about the role. However we could include a separate section like "About the company" but not in allowed headings. The instruction says use those headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities...). It doesn't forbid other headings, but says "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It implies those are the expected headings; we should stick to them. So we need to fit the About Scholastic content somewhere. Could we put it under "About the role"? That would be mixing but still preserving info. The instruction says "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." So maybe we combine About Scholastic into About the role section as a paragraph after role description. That preserves info. Thus About the role section will contain: - The opportunity description (Editorial Assistant...) - The note about in-office days (maybe duplicate but we can keep once) - About Scholastic paragraph. We must avoid duplication: The note about in-office days appears twice; we should keep only once. Now Responsibilities section: list as
  • each. Qualifications section: Experience and Education: Entry-level Education: B.A. Also maybe mention "Full time", "Regular", "Job Family Group: Publishing", "Location Region/State: New York". Those are metadata but could be included. However we should not put Job ID etc. But location is already in schedule? Actually location is New York City. Could be included in About the role or Schedule. But we have location region/state: New York. Could be included in About the role or Schedule. We'll include location in About the role maybe. But we should not include "Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Publishing Location Region/State: New York Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 52,000.00" as separate headings; we can incorporate into appropriate sections: location in About the role or Schedule; compensation in Pay; job type maybe not needed. Qualifications: Experience: Entry-level Education: B.A. Also maybe "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:" but that's skills. Thus Qualifications section will have

    Experience: Entry-level. Education: B.A.

    Skills section: list of skills: excellent writing skills, problem solving, organizational and time management skills, fluidity of communication in all forms (in person, on the phone, over video, via email). Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, multi-task across several projects simultaneously. Strong knowledge and affinity for the Harry Potter books and brand. Strong interest in editorial development and publishing strategy. PowerPoint / visual presentation skills are a plus. We could format as
    • each. Benefits section: list from "Some benefits that we offer:" bullet points: 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. Pay section: Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 52,000.00 Schedule section: minimum of two days per week in the SoHo office; additional in-office attendance may be required if essential functions require it. Now we need to ensure we don't include boilerplate like EEO statement, "EEO is the Law Poster", etc. Also remove "Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic." Also remove "Learn more at www.scholastic.com." Also remove "NOTE:" maybe but we keep the content. Now produce HTML fragment: only the sections, each with

      heading and content. We must not include or tags. Let's craft. Structure:

      About the role

      Editorial Assistant, Trade Publishing, will assist the Editorial Director and Executive Editor, Harry Potter Publishing, primarily providing administrative and editorial support on all core Harry Potter titles, including frontlist publishing and backlist development, as well as select other children’s book titles. This position provides an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of children’s books, to develop editorial skills, and to engage in publishing strategy on high-profile titles in a fast-paced environment. Please note this position requires a minimum of two days per week working in-office at Scholastic’s NYC (SoHo) location. Additional in-office attendance may be required if the essential functions of the role require it.

      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.

      Then Responsibilities:

      Responsibilities

      • Provide editorial support for all frontlist and backlist Harry Potter titles, including initial review of routing material; coordination with production, design, and freelancers; drafting of copy and metadata; review of proofs; and management of reprint corrections.
      • Provide administrative support, including scheduling of meetings, note-taking, preparation of presentation and meeting materials, mailings, file management, research, etc.
      • Provide editorial support on select other titles, ranging from board books and picture books to graphic novels, as needed; this may include review of routing passes, drafting of copy and transmittals, and evaluation of new submissions.
      • Coordinate cross-departmentally with Sales, Marketing, Publicity, and Scholastic Reading Events to manage all information and material requests.
      • Participate in ideation of new publishing/backlist opportunities
      Qualifications:

      Qualifications

      Experience: Entry-level

      Education:

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