• Acquired and edited a list of 5 to 7 titles per year, including chapter books, middle grade, and young adult projects primarily from underrepresented voices• Reviewed, proofread, and copy-edited manuscripts from first draft to final proofs to ensure accuracy• Crafted jacket and marketing copy for 5 to 7 titles per year• Conceptualized and developed intellectual property based on publishing and commercial trends for Scholastic Press• Supported the VP, Publisher/Editorial… Show more • Acquired and edited a list of 5 to 7 titles per year, including chapter books, middle grade, and young adult projects primarily from underrepresented voices• Reviewed, proofread, and copy-edited manuscripts from first draft to final proofs to ensure accuracy• Crafted jacket and marketing copy for 5 to 7 titles per year• Conceptualized and developed intellectual property based on publishing and commercial trends for Scholastic Press• Supported the VP, Publisher/Editorial Director and a Senior Editor in publishing new intellectual properties, and early childhood, middle grade, and young adult titles• Contributed significant and insightful feedback on managers’ projects throughout the editorial process• Collaborated with various departments, from design to legal, within the company• Fostered literary agent relationships, through outreach and networking events, to acquire competitive projects Show less