Acquisitions Editor STM (f/m/d)

De Gruyter Brill; Remote; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic publishing company is seeking a Publishing Professional to drive the development of their STM portfolio. The role involves acquiring new publications, fostering academic networks, and strategic alignment with international teams. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree or PhD in an STM field and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers flexible working arrangements and a focus on innovation.

Leistungen

Family-friendly working time models

Extensive benefits and allowances

Development budget for training

Flexible home office arrangements

Qualifikationen

• Ideally a Master’s degree or a PhD in an STM field (pure or applied).
• Publishing experience and an academic network are an advantage.
• Strong interest in digital publishing forms and AI knowledge welcomed.

Aufgaben

• Responsible for acquiring and developing new publication projects.
• Strategic development of the STM portfolio with Head of Academic Partnerships.
• Expansion of academic networks with authors, editors, societies, and research institutes.

Kenntnisse

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with digital publishing formats

Goal-oriented working style

Ausbildung

Master’s degree or PhD in an STM field

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.

We are expanding our team in India for our Science, Technology, and Medicine (STM) division and are looking for a total of three new colleagues — different career stages (junior, mid-level, and senior) are welcome. The position offers the flexibility to work remotely from any region in India.

As part of our Editorial Department in the fields of STM, especially in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences and Medicine, you will actively work on the further development of our academic portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring and developing outstanding new publication projects and will contribute to the further expansion of our high-quality program.

• Strategic development and international alignment of our STM portfolio in close coordination with our Head of Academic Partnerships
• Acquisition and development of a publication portfolio (books, book series, Journals, Reference Works) in STM with a focus on manuscripts from authors working in Southeast Asia and Middle East
• Expansion and fostering of academic networks with authors, editors, societies and research institutes
• Budget responsibility for project signings and output toward achieving economic objectives
• Representation of the department at international academic conferences, especially in India
• Close collaboration with our publishing office, production, global marketing and sales teams

Your profile

Ideally a Master’s degree or a PhD in an STM field (pure or applied) or related subject

Publishing experience and an academic network are an advantage, but not a requirement

An acquired knowledge of the market and a strong interest in different (digital) publishing forms; AI knowledge welcomed

A proactive, goal-oriented working style with excellent time-management skills, balancing independent decision-making and teamwork effectively

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and a demonstrated interpersonal ability in relations with authors and editors
• Experience with digital publishing formats, workflows, and systems, combined with strong technical aptitude and adaptability

We offer you

• An exciting role for a publishing professional who thrives on driving innovation
• 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. We believe in individual potential, so please apply even if you don’t meet every requirement—passion and a willingness to learn matter as much as qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you!