Lynn Smith

Lynn (McCloskey) Smith is a seasoned professional in licensing and brand management, currently serving as Senior Director of Global Licensing, Media, and Brands at Scholastic since January 2014. In this role, Lynn oversees the acquisition of new licenses for Scholastic's Trade and school channels in the US, along with managing global and multi-territory deals. Previously, Lynn held the position of Global Licensing Director at Scholastic, where efforts focused on scouting and acquiring children's media brands for publishing. Lynn's earlier experience includes roles as Director of New Business Development at Ruckus Media Group, Director of Licensed Publishing at Scholastic, Director of Licensing & Brand Management at Simon and Schuster, Marketing Manager at The Shooting Gallery, and Publishing Assistant at NFL Properties. Lynn earned a BS in English & Writing from Ithaca College, graduating in 1996.