Assistant, Global Brands
Scholastic Corporation is a leading publisher and distributor of children's books, dedicated to fostering literacy and learning for over a century. They are seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Global Brands and Franchise Management Team, responsible for providing administrative support, managing schedules, and assisting with marketing and publicity efforts for popular franchises like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games.
Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Set-up and schedule meetings, manage team calendar, order books, handle book mailings for team, submit expenses, order books, coordinate travel
- For Publicity: track google alerts reviews archive for all brands including Harry Potter, Dav Pilkey, Hunger Games, BSC, etc. Submit press clips/coverage and photos for Publicity Weekly. Assist with author related travel including car service, hotel booking, etc
- For Marketing Update Global Brand Toolkits for Dav Pilkey, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games on an ongoing basis. Assist Global Marketing Manager on approvals of Dav Pilkey promotional materials and proofreading for international publishing partners and SRE group. Assist Marketing Coordinator on Hunger Games social media posting and scheduling of meetings with USM team. Track google alerts for compettiive analysis. Assist Marketing Manager on global brand website updates
- Team Assistant; assist Global Brands Team (marketing and publicity directors and managers) in various admin duties including scheduling global brand meetings, tracking working front jobs, taking notes at global brand meetings, updating timelines and global brand decks on a monthly basis
Skills
- Eagerness to learn about the publishing industry and children's media
- Strong communications, writing, and computer skills including PowerPoint and Photoshop
- Ability to multi-task and be a strong 'team player'
- College Graduate
- Marketing or Communications experience
Benefits
- 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
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