Job Description:

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Production Coordinator will manage monitor all production aspects of the scheduling and timely delivery of audiobook productions for Scholastic Audio and Weston Woods.  Reports directly to Director of Production. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee and manage all aspects of audio production scheduling, including maintenance of schedules and report spreadsheets and lead review status of all productions in process during weekly production meetings.  Responsible for timely delivery of audio productions in accordance with established publication schedule.  Manage scheduling of in-house sound engineer and vocal booth.  Manage scheduling of outside studios, producers and narrator.  Manage and schedule work with freelance editors and executive producers.  Maintain database of audiobook talent and vendors.

Create and track prepub budget spreadsheet, including estimates of production costs, recording length and number of CDs.  Monitor production spend and reconcile monthly.  Track, submit, and code invoices for approval and payment.

Oversee delivery of assets to vendors

Monitor rights acquisitions and renewals for Weston Woods and coordinate with legal for the drafting of agreements and renewals

Other duties as assigned by the Head of Production

Handle administration of vendor setups for new talent and coordinate with legal for the drafting of talent and vendor agreements.

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:

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 project management skills required

Knowledge and competency with Excel is a must

Detail-oriented

Experience with creatives and/or the audiobook industry preferred, but not required

Experience and Education:

Experience:  Two years project management or related

Education: BA preferred

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Media & Entertainment

Location Region/State:

Connecticut, New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 48,500.00 - 55,000.00

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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