Responsibilities

• Manage copywriting, fact checking, and proofreading for Tangerine Press products.
• Develop, evaluate and maintain a roster of contract-based copywriters, fact checkers, and proofreaders appropriate for the Tangerine Press product list
• Manage all copywriting and proofreading throughout the product development process to ensure high quality, on time delivery of products
• Final decision-maker on all product and display copy
• Track and implement corrections for product reprints
• Ensure proper inclusion and placement of all product safety and Scholastic copyright information.
• Oversee the product development and proofing routing system (Workfront) and process.
• Serve as the central point of contact for Workfront; Manage file uploads and routing of product design work and copy
• Coordinate with designers to establish and meet product routing due dates
• Monitor product proof routing progress and team responses for keep product proofing on time
• Proofread all text and product data for all projects (ISBN and UPC, item number, manufacture date and country, copyright date, purchase order information, etc.,)
• Support the Operations Manager in coordinating timelines and project schedules
• Set up and update titles across the various data management and work platforms.
• Other projects and administrative duties, as needed, to contribute to the success of Tangerine Press. R
• Remain current with children’s trends and apply insight and knowledge in order to develop exciting, high appeal, and appropriately written books for kids.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree preferred
• Three (3) years of work or academic experience in product packaging and creative copywriting, copyediting. Experience with marketing products to children is a plus
• Strong organization, planning skills and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficient computer skills with a focus on MS Office (knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive/SharePoint, and Google Workspace)
• Ability to quickly learn and adopt new software

Preferred

• BA/BS degree preferred
• Experience with marketing products to children is a plus