Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Communications Coordinator will report to the Director of Corporate Communications supporting the earned media team to ultimately provide the best external communications support cross-divisionally. This is an entry level position and a coordinator must posess good interpersonal skills, with a strong sense of good judgement and discretion around proprietary information. The ideal candidate is eager to hone the core skills and learn the tasks needed for successful projects and campaigns including organizational and research skills, and the ability to adapt to new assignments and deadlines. This candidate wil be asked to take a writing test and demonstrate the ability to become a strong writer and communicator.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Relevant Landscape Research

Research brand information and industry trends based on open resources leveraging appropriate tools

Proactively search and share relevant hot topics within team

Monitor and track relevant news for Scholastic

Compile and disseminate weekly/monthly media clips

Create, update and maintain departmental media contact lists

Writing and Editing

Research, outline, write and edit based on feedback, creative, accurate [first draft] materials (these can include: press releases, media pitches, backgrounders and talking points)

Attend, listen-in on meetings and public events to provide memos and meeting minutes by request

Earned Media

Execute local media pitching

Coordinate logistics for media interviews

Track and summarize results of pitching efforts

Department Responsibilites

Collaborate with supervisors, peers, and colleagues from other functional teams

Support expense and invoice reporting and tracking

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)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills

Demonstrated written, verbal, and research skills, attention to detail, and diligence at copyediting and fact checking

Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities on deadline

Ability to work calmly and maintain high standards under pressure  

Ability to approach projects with flexibility and resourcefulness

Ability to work collaboratively with people across the organization

Enthusiastic self-starter with a genuine interest in publishing, education and communications

Stay informed on current trends in the publishing, media, education, and content creation fields

Positive attitude, creative, an eagerness to learn, a willingness to ask questions, and comfortable taking direction

Proficiency in Microsoft programs including PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word

Experience: 0-3 years’ experience; previous communications internships a plus

Education: Bachelor's degree

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Corp Affairs & Bus Devel

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 44,800.00 - 50,000.00

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.

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