De Gruyter is an independent academic publisher that has been publishing excellent research since 1749. It publishes about 1,600 new titles annually in 29 subject areas across the humanities, social sciences, STM, and law, as well as more than 800 subscription and open-access journals and a variety of digital products. It is one of the largest independent open-access book publishers.
Headquartered in Berlin and with locations worldwide, the group includes the eight imprints De Gruyter Akademie Forschung, Birkhäuser, De Gruyter Mouton, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, De Gruyter Saur, Düsseldorf University Press, Deutscher Kunstverlag and Jovis Verlag.
De Gruyter is an independent academic publisher that has been publishing excellent research since 1749. It publishes about 1,600 new titles annually in 29 subject areas across the humanities, social sciences, STM, and law, as well as more than 800 subscription and open-access journals and a variety of digital products. It is one of the largest independent open-access book publishers.
Headquartered in Berlin and with locations worldwide, the group includes the eight imprints De Gruyter Akademie Forschung, Birkhäuser, De Gruyter Mouton, De Gruyter Oldenbourg, De Gruyter Saur, Düsseldorf University Press, Deutscher Kunstverlag and Jovis Verlag.
YOUR TASKS
- Delivering growth, development, and smooth running of a selection of highly competitive journals
- Working closely with Senior Journals Manager to develop and implement a strategy for growth
- Close collaboration with colleagues across the global business for delivery of KPIs
- Building and sustaining great relationships with our editors and societies, as well as the global scientific research community in Humanities
- Driving awareness of these journals and attracting submissions at relevant meetings and events
- Coordinating with external journal editors to ensure a smooth publication process and optimal copyflow
Our Journals Team manage the publication of high-quality academic journals. In your role as Journals Manager – Humanities, you will be responsible for a focused support on a diverse portfolio of journals. You will be proactively managing and overseeing the development of these journals to deliver sustained growth. It is a customer facing relationship management position, working with academics and societies. This is a permanent position.
YOUR PROFILE
- Academic background in the humanities or social sciences or a comparable degree, preferably a Masters or Diploma
- Networking and effective collaboration with researchers worldwide
- Previous experience managing or developing journals
- Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to question existing assumptions and practices and actively seek solutions
- Thorough understanding of editors’ and authors’ needs in their publishing activities, specifically open access
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Very good communication skills in German and English
WE OFFER YOU
- An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry
- Family-friendly working time models, flexitime and a flexible home office arrangement for a good work-life balance
- A generous vacation entitlement and 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
Anja Gaßmann | Human Resources
Phone: +49 30260 05-405
