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Job Description:

Tangerine Press creates and sources non-fiction books, activity kits, stationery, creator tools, and posters—that kids love and are fun—for distribution through Scholastic Reading Events.

The Project Manager will plan and organize Tangerine Press projects from conception through completion in a fast-paced, team environment. The Project Manager will manage the flow of information among the designers, editors, manufacturing buyers, category management team, and other relevant departments, to ensure products meet specifications, deadlines, and product quality requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Work with internal & external clients to define and communicate product specifications and components

+ Coordinate timelines and oversee all project schedules

+ Liaise with relevant groups to log and track all components including proofs, prototypes, PSRs, templates, dummies, preproduction samples, advances, updates, and all schedule changes

+ With direction from the Executive Director, collaborate across teams—production, editorial, and design—to move projects forward, rework schedules, raise concerns to appropriate owners early and resolve open issues that prevent progress

+ Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands, and timelines

+ Conduct end-of-season analysis of projects and processes to further refine our product development processes

Qualifications

+ A strong track record of project management responsibilities on a variety of projects

+ Ability to quickly learn, understand, and apply new technologies

+ Ability to interact successfully with individuals and teams across functions, gaining their cooperation and support in meeting the project requirements, and in supporting departmental and corporate goals, with the flexibility to adapt to changing objectives

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Prior experience in children’s product development or publishing a plus

+ Proficient computer skills with a focus on MS Office (knowledge of Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive/SharePoint, Access, and PowerPoint)

+ Knowledge of WorkFront or Firebrand platforms a plus

The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $72,000

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Publishing

Location Region/State:

Florida

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 60,000.00 - 72,000.00

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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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

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