The Opportunity:
- Proofread bilingual and Spanish-language children’s books, instructional guides, marketing content, and research materials (can include cold read of layout or manuscript, detailed skim of materials, checking copy against manuscript, confirming corrections, reviewing printer proofs, reviewing samples, and proofreading and marking PDFs)
- As needed, translate content from English to Spanish and Spanish to English.
- As needed, work with editors and the Proofreading Manger to revise and craft a limited amount of Spanish-language content.
- Perform content QA of digital components, such as ebooks, online assessments, digital teaching systems, audio/video clips, and programs adapted for use on tablets
- Enter text and note corrections for format/design in Adobe InCopy, proprietary digital editing tools, Microsoft Office, and other software
- Editorial support, such as checking content across documents, as requested
- Assist with onboarding and mentoring of new in-house proofreaders in concert with the Proofreading Manager
Who We Are
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 .
Some benefits that we offer:
- 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment
- Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of relevant proofreading, copyediting, or editing experience, preferably for audiences that include children, educators, and parents
- Excellent knowledge of the Spanish language, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and nuance, as well as a high-level of English-language (writing and speech) skills
- Strong attention to detail and tight deadlines
- Familiarity with Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (flexible; can train if needed) or other commonly used styles, such as AP and APA
- Experience with on-screen proofreading and Adobe InCopy desired
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and ask relevant questions
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.
