Young Talent: Editorial Frontlist

Taschen; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Taschen sucht einen engagierten Mitarbeiter zur Unterstützung des Redaktionsteams in einem inspirierenden, internationalen Umfeld. Die Position bietet die Möglichkeit, an Projekten zu arbeiten, die Kunst, Architektur und Popkultur umfassen. Sie profitieren von einem dynamischen Team und vielfältigen Aufgaben, während Sie Ihre Fähigkeiten in einem kreativen Bereich weiterentwickeln.

Leistungen

40% Rabatt auf Bücher

Jährliches Budget für Bücher

Frische und abwechslungsreiche Mittagsoptionen

Qualifikationen

• Starkes Interesse an Kunst, Fotografie und Popkultur.
• Perfekte Rechtschreibung und Grammatik.
• Teamorientierte und strukturierte Arbeitsweise.

Aufgaben

• Unterstützung des Redaktionsteams bei Projekten zu Kunst und Design.
• Durchführung von Text- und Bildrecherchen, sowie Korrekturlesen.
• Kommunikation mit internationalen Autoren und Übersetzern.

Kenntnisse

Interesse an redaktionellen Aufgaben

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailgenauigkeit

Organisationsgeschick

Kenntnisse in Adobe Acrobat und InDesign

Fließend in Deutsch und Englisch

Ausbildung

Master in Buchwissenschaft, Sprachen oder Geisteswissenschaften

Tools

Microsoft Office

Datenbanken

Jobbeschreibung

Your tasks

• Supporting the editorial team with our projects on topics from the fields of art, architecture, design, film, photography, and pop culture.
• Conducting text and image research, assisting in text creation, proofreading, editing, and translation tasks as well as working on layout and typesetting.
• Clarification of image, text, and artist rights and procurement of image material.
• Engaging in layout and graphic assignments, including implementing design corrections, briefing designers, and executing cover modifications.
• Internal coordination with the graphics and production departments.
• Communicating with international authors, translators, freelancers, museums, and picture agencies.

Application Deadline

15.06.2025

Your profile

• Strong Interest in and knowledge in editorial tasks, as well as art, art history, photography, architecture, design, pop culture, travel, and fashion – the foundations of our publishing program.
• Currently enrolled or recently graduated (MA) in Book Studies, Languages or Humanities
• Confident with Microsoft Office, databases, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Organizational talent with an eye for detail and strong sense of precision.
• Enjoy working with language and perfect knowledge of spelling and grammar.
• Proficiency in written and spoken German and English, coupled with a high comfort level in additional Romance languages, such as French or Spanish.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Independent, structured and team-oriented way of working and strong interpersonal skills.
• Open-mindedness and a passion for the range of our program.

We offer

• 12 months full-time position (37.5 hours per week), flexible start date in summer 2025.
• An inspiring and international atmosphere working with some of the world’s most important artists and pop-culture icons.
• Work alongside our dynamic, highly professional, and dedicated team.
• The opportunity to gain work experience in an international work environment.
• Varied, exciting tasks and room for your own ideas and personal development.
• Book discount of 40% and an annual allowance to spend on your favorite TASCHEN books.
• Inexpensive, fresh, and varied lunch options in our in-house cafeteria.