Acquisitions Editor Linguistics (m/f/d)

De Gruyter Brill; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 56.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Family-friendly hours

Flexible home office arrangement

Vacation allowance

Zusammenfassung

De Gruyter Brill is seeking an Acquisitions Editor Linguistics in Berlin on a part-time basis (80%). You will acquire new publishing projects, drive the publishing strategy, and manage workflows to maintain excellence across books, journals, and digital references.

Build and maintain networks with authors, consultants, and editors worldwide. The role is a fixed-term parental-leave cover until 30 September 2027.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in academic publishing.
• Strong networking with authors and editors.
• Familiarity with digital publishing formats and workflows.
• Academic degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies.

Aufgaben

• Acquire new publishing projects and expand the portfolio.
• Drive implementation of the publishing strategy and monitor KPIs.
• Manage workflows to ensure timely delivery across formats and collaborate with marketing.

Kenntnisse

Academic publishing

Networking

Digital publishing

Language skills

Time management

In-house tools

Ausbildung

Degree in Linguistics

Degree in Communication Studies

Tools

In-house tools

Jobbeschreibung

De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in scholarly publishing in the humanities and beyond. Combining a rich heritage dating back to 1683 with a forward-looking mindset, our mission is to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join our diverse and passionate team of over 600 colleagues around the world – and help us shape the future of scholarly communications.

Berlin | Part time (80%) | As soon as possible

As Acquisitions Editor Linguistics, you will contribute to maintaining and expanding our international portfolio of books, journals and digital reference works. Your responsibilities will include acquiring new publishing projects, driving the implementation of our publishing strategy, and managing workflows to ensure excellence across all formats. A key aspect of your role will be building and maintaining professional networks, enabling you to identify opportunities and cultivate collaborations within the global linguistics & communication studies community.
This is a fixed-term position until 30 September 2027 as a parental leave cover.

• Build and maintain professional networks with authors, consultants, and editors, fostering collaborations and leading discussions with key stakeholders
• Conduct market research and portfolio analysis to identify opportunities for expanding the portfolio
• Implement publishing policies, managing the portfolio to achieve growth objectives, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with marketing on promotional efforts
• Oversee financial planning, including budget development, cost forecasting, and revenue monitoring, ensuring alignment with operational goals
• Manage workflows and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of publishing projects while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Your profile

• Experience in academic publishing with a solid understanding of the publishing landscape and processes
• Exceptional communication and networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with authors, editors, and other stakeholders in the scholarly community
• Experience with digital publishing formats and workflows, with keen interest in industry trends and innovations
• Academic degree in the fields of Linguistics & Communication Studies and extensive relevant networks in the field
• A proactive, goal-oriented working style with excellent time management skills, balancing independent decision making and teamwork effectively
• Strong technical aptitude and adaptability, with the ability to quickly master in-house tools and systems
• Willingness to actively contribute to and shape the opportunities and transformations during the merger process of DGB
• Proficiency in English, basic knowledge of additional modern languages (Spanish, Hebrew, Mandarin, or others) is an asset

We offer you

• An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
• Family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and flexible home office arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance, alongside a substantial vacation allowance and additional special leave days
• Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life
• Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development
• Passionate colleagues in diverse, international teams; joint team events and company parties

At De Gruyter Brill, we are dedicated to diversity, equal opportunity, and building an inclusive culture where everyone belongs.

De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in scholarly publishing in the humanities and beyond. Combining a rich heritage dating back to 1683 with a forward-looking mindset, our mission is to publish and curate indispensable research that breaks boundaries, builds new bonds, and shapes a better future. Join our diverse and passionate team of over 600 colleagues around the world – and help us shape the future of scholarly communications. For more information, visit degruyterbrill.com.