What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Editor position at Lensa?
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Job Description
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Scholastic Teaching Solutions seeks a skilled and collaborative Executive Editor to help shape its professional publishing program. This role supports the development, acquisition, and production of print and digital resources for educators, focusing on research-based approaches to teaching reading and writing, classroom management, and student well-being.
The Executive Editor works closely with authors, editorial directors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality professional books and supporting materials that meet educator needs and drive strong sales. This position offers significant growth opportunities, with the expectation that the successful candidate will develop toward an Editorial Director role over time.
Responsibilities
Editorial Support & Author Development
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
Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
This role is designed for advancement to Editorial Director, providing mentorship and opportunities for strategic leadership over time. The successful candidate will gain experience in acquisition strategy, author development, and team collaboration, positioning them for future leadership within Scholastic Teaching Solutions.
Time Type
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Job Family Group
Publishing
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: 90,000.00 - 110,000.00
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.
EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
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 97 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
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com
Job Description
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.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Scholastic Teaching Solutions seeks a skilled and collaborative Executive Editor to help shape its professional publishing program. This role supports the development, acquisition, and production of print and digital resources for educators, focusing on research-based approaches to teaching reading and writing, classroom management, and student well-being.
The Executive Editor works closely with authors, editorial directors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality professional books and supporting materials that meet educator needs and drive strong sales. This position offers significant growth opportunities, with the expectation that the successful candidate will develop toward an Editorial Director role over time.
Responsibilities
Editorial Support & Author Development
- Contribute to the editorial vision for professional books, ensuring clarity, instructional impact, and alignment with K-8 educator needs.
- Work closely with authors through all stages of manuscript development-from early drafts through revision-to help communicate ideas effectively.
- Provide hands-on editorial guidance, particularly when authors are refining complex ideas or instructional frameworks.
- Collaborate with editorial directors to ensure editorial strategies align with market trends and organizational goals.
- Participate in acquisition efforts, identifying and developing approximately 6-8 professional titles annually in collaboration with editorial directors.
- Generate extension ideas for acquired books (e.g., bundles, professional development offerings, curriculum alignment).
- Assist in identifying and recruiting high-potential authors who can produce impactful titles.
- Contribute to conceptualizing new professional book series based on education trends, market research, and author insights.
- Support the refinement and expansion of successful professional book series, ensuring content is evidence-based and educator-focused.
- Assist in cultivating author relationships and supporting brand development under guidance from editorial directors.
- Evaluate existing backlist titles and provide input on updates or sunsetting decisions.
- Work collaboratively with editorial colleagues and cross-functional teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery of high-quality products.
- Oversee freelancers and junior staff on select projects.
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
Qualifications
HOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)
- Strong editorial experience in educational or professional publishing, with exposure to acquisition and author development.
- Ability to guide authors through complex instructional content with clarity and precision.
- Familiarity with producing print and digital resources for educators, particularly at the K-8 level.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to market-driven publishing strategies.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across teams.
- Commitment to learning, developing and advancing as an editorial team leader.
This role is designed for advancement to Editorial Director, providing mentorship and opportunities for strategic leadership over time. The successful candidate will gain experience in acquisition strategy, author development, and team collaboration, positioning them for future leadership within Scholastic Teaching Solutions.
Time Type
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Job Family Group
Publishing
Location Region/State:
New York
Compensation Range
Annual Salary: 90,000.00 - 110,000.00
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.
EEO is the Law Poster (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/eeo-is-the-law-poster-english.pdf)
EEO Scholastic Policy Statement
Pay Transparency Provision (https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/scholastic/corp-home/pay-transparency.pdf)
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 97 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
We're always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com