THE OPPORTUNITY

The Assistant will support the Library & Educational Marketing team with conferences, awards, mailings, and other projects as needed. Work with the VP of Library/Educational Marketing on departmental and support tasks such as the planning and execution of sending seasonal solicitation materials to reviewers and influencer mailing lists; scheduling, tracking, and managing requests for promotional materials; and providing organizational support for departmental budget and expenses. Work with team on annual conference and event planning execution and awards mailings. Assist and brainstorm execution of educational supplemental materials and social media assets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to VP

Tracking/scheduling/troubleshooting reviewer and special mailings

Collect and send desk copy and promotional materials requests by reviewers, committee members and educators

Maintain and update publicity assistant database with contact entries and changes

Order and traffic marketing promotional items (galleys, posters, bookmarks, etc) for annual convention use and review copies for big mouth list

Compile and submit Travel & Expenses Corporate events report

Departmental

Submit and track book orders for conferences, author programs and literary events

Process and assist with submissions for national and state awards

Create power point slide-shows, handouts for conferences and book previews

Liaison with Corporate Conventions team to manage logistics, including graphics, social media assets, e-newsletter blasts, and promotional materials

Order and tracking marketing promotional items (galleys, posters, bookmarks, etc) for annual convention/events use and review copies for Ed/Library/Conventions marketing team

Submit author reimbursements for conference related expenses

Open and track jobs for signing schedule, booth graphics and social media assets

Brainstorm and assist with the creation of educator supplemental materials (posters, postcards, etc) for conventions and promotions​

HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)

Bachelor's Degree.

0 to 3 years of publishing, marketing and/or events experience.

Strong work ethic and a demonstrated commitment to complete quality work on time.

Direct experience working with authors and a deep appreciation of books.

Experience in children's books and specifically trade marketing a plus

Self-motivated, able to work independently as well as in a team

Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Highly organized; able to communicate effectively, efficiently, and meet deadlines.

Excellent communication, writing, & presentation skills

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.