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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, the global childrenu2019s publishing, education, and media company, is seeking an Internal Communications Coordinator to join the Corporate Communications and Events team. Based at Scholasticu2019s corporate headquarters in SoHo, New York, this role is perfect for those with excellent writing and organizational skills and an interest in building a career in communications. The coordinator will play a critical role in growing engagement with the Scholastic brand internally by supporting employee marketing campaigns, writing and publishing content for the Scholastic Intranet, brainstorming creative ways to communicate and connect with our internal audiences, and building awareness about company initiatives, new releases, and events. This role will report to the Senior Director of Internal Communications. RESPONSIBILITIES + Plan, edit, write, and post content for a variety of global internal communications channels, such as the employee Intranet, Teams, email announcements, and the weekly email newsletter + Conduct author interviews, employee profiles and round-up articles and emails for the intranet + Work with cross-functional departments, including by not limited to Scholastic Entertainment, Information Security, and corporate donations to develop communications strategies and build awareness for programs and initiatives + Have primary responsibility for planning and supporting u201cemployee celebrationu201d days around key publications, Cliffordu2019s Birthday, movie releases and more + Lead weekly editorial meetings by suggesting newsletter content, story order, and reviewing and updating internal editorial calendars for stories, memos and newsletter content each week + Have primary responsibility for setting up and sending emails and our weekly newsletter via our email distribution platform + Assist the team in updating and keeping intranet content relevant and up to date + Support various communications distribution channels, including updating weekly and monthly mailing lists and perform other administrative or organizational tasks as needed About Scholastic For more than 100 years, Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) has been meeting children where they are u2013 at school, at home and in their communities u2013 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 childrenu2019s 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 . 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: + Stellar writing and proofreading skills with a knack for quickly producing content + Passion for promoting employee engagement and participation in corporate initiatives + Attentive to detail, proactive, and resourceful + Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment + Knowledge of Canva or Adobe Suite tools a plus + Love of books and reading a must Experience: Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience Education: B.A./B.S. degree (communications, employee communications, marketing, or related field is a plus) Time Type: Full time Job Type: Regular Job Family Group: Corp Affairs & Bus Devel Location Region/State: New York Compensation Range: Annual Salary: 50,000.00 - 60,000.00 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 ( EEO Scholastic Policy Statement Pay Transparency Provision ( 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: 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.