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Scholastic is hiring a Consumer Products Assistant to support the global licensing business for Scholastic and 9 Story’s intellectual property and brands. The role involves managing licensing processes, coordinating with internal teams, and assisting with product approvals, brand management, and administrative tasks.

Highlights

Support day-to-day licensing operations and product approval processes.
Manage VP schedules, travel bookings, and expense reports.
Coordinate with Marketing/PR, Creative, Development, Production, and Legal departments.
Onboard licensees into Mediabox and Bynder platforms.
Track contractual obligations, product samples, and royalty reporting.
Create Franchise Playbooks, newsletters, and brand decks.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable with cold-calling.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe platforms; experience with Canva preferred.
Annual salary range of $59,000 to $64,000.
Full suite of health benefits, 401(k) plan, tuition-free programs, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Consumer Products Assistant Full Description

Consumer Products Assistant

New York, New York

Full time

Job Description:

NOTE: This role is based in the NYC office and requires being in the NY Soho office three days per week.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Licensing Director, this role will support the day to day licensing business globally across Scholastic & 9 Story’s owned intellectual property and brands from third party producers.

This role is an ideal position for someone who loves children’s entertainment; considers organization, interacting with people, and creativity to be among their top skills; and is looking to gain experience and advance their career. The successful candidate will join a small, entrepreneurial licensing team charged with creating best in class consumer products for kids globally while growing Scholastic & 9Story’s revenue.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform administrative duties as required; manage VP schedules, book travel, create and submit expense reports and send agenda requests/reminders and liaise with internal departments, including but not limited to Marketing/PR, Creative, Development, Production, and Legal
Manage the products approvals process across portfolio; onboard licensees into Mediabox & Bynder as well as lead creative kick offs, route submissions for approval, facilitate the notes process across all stakeholders, maintain timelines, and communicate feedback to IP owners & licensees
Ensure contractual obligations are met; track and organize product samples, draft import letters, assist with forecasting and royalty reporting follow up and manage brand and product trackers
Outline, create and design Franchise Playbooks, gather brand updates for newsletters as well as brand decks for markets
Other varied duties and special projects as required

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:

Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort with cold-calling
Detail-oriented, collaborative, self-starter with excellent project management skills and the ability to multi-task
Proven track record of balancing a strategic and analytic approach with short deadlines and shifting priorities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe platforms
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary
Keen eye for design and presentation building. Experience in Canva preferred.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Marketing

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 59,000.00 - 64,000.00

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.

Original Job Description

Consumer Products Assistant

New York, New York

Full time

Job Description:

NOTE: This role is based in the NYC office and requires being in the NY Soho office three days per week.

THE OPPORTUNITY

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform administrative duties as required; manage VP schedules, book travel, create and submit expense reports and send agenda requests/reminders and liaise with internal departments, including but not limited to Marketing/PR, Creative, Development, Production, and Legal
Manage the products approvals process across portfolio; onboard licensees into Mediabox & Bynder as well as lead creative kick offs, route submissions for approval, facilitate the notes process across all stakeholders, maintain timelines, and communicate feedback to IP owners & licensees
Ensure contractual obligations are met; track and organize product samples, draft import letters, assist with forecasting and royalty reporting follow up and manage brand and product trackers
Outline, create and design Franchise Playbooks, gather brand updates for newsletters as well as brand decks for markets
Other varied duties and special projects as required

About Scholastic

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:

Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort with cold-calling
Detail-oriented, collaborative, self-starter with excellent project management skills and the ability to multi-task
Proven track record of balancing a strategic and analytic approach with short deadlines and shifting priorities
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe platforms
Ability to work flexible hours and travel as necessary
Keen eye for design and presentation building. Experience in Canva preferred.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Marketing

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 59,000.00 - 64,000.00

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