Location: New York,NY, USA
Job Description:THE OPPORTUNITYThe 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.RESPONSIBILITIESOversee 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 vendorsMonitor rights acquisitions and renewals for Weston Woods and coordinate with legal for the drafting of agreements and renewalsOther duties as assigned by the Head of ProductionHandle administration of vendor setups for new talent and coordinate with legal for the drafting of talent and vendor agreements.WHO WE AREScholastic 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 ContributionsTuition-Free programs for undergraduate and graduate degreesGenerous Parental Leave ProgramEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity for discounted stock at a 15% discountThank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.QualificationsHOW YOU CAN FIT (Qualifications)Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Excellent project management skills requiredKnowledge and competency with Excel is a mustDetail-orientedExperience with creatives and/or the audiobook industry preferred, but not requiredExperience and Education:Experience: Two years project management or relatedEducation: BA preferredTime Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:Media & EntertainmentLocation Region/State:Connecticut, New YorkCompensation Range:Annual Salary: 48,500.00 - 55,000.00EEO 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 ( Scholastic Policy StatementPay Transparency Provision ( 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.comWe'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.