Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Editorial Account Manager (f/m/d)
Publiziert am: 30.04.25 | London | Vollzeit
Jetzt bewerbenDesired qualifications/experience
- Experience of journal and/or book publication; ideally in an editorial, online, environment
- Knowledge of editorial processes and publication best practices
- Experience of developing publishing products over time
- Experience of communicating with authors/editors, or established academics
- Experience of setting up and leading projects
- Knowledge of open access publishing
Personal attributes
- Clear and confident communicator
- Proactive attitude
- Excellent time and workload management
- Tech- and online-savvy
- Passionate about open access
- High standards and a great eye for detail
- Honesty and integrity held in high regard
Press Management
- Act as first point of contact for assigned partner presses and their products
- Assist in the planning of both technical and policy development for the partner press
- Provide editorial support to press journals/book projects
- Negotiate contract renewals//adjustments
- Manage customer expectations
Journals
- Set up and maintain journal platforms
- Train editors to manage submission/peer-review/copyediting etc
- Set and maintain quality standards & editorial policy
- Host regular calls/meetings with editors; providing support, monitoring article processing, and planning journal development
- Negotiate contract renewals
Books
- Set specifications for new book projects & liaise with authors
- Manage submissions through the peer review and editorial processes
- Track projects through production and cover design
- Send books for post-publication review/promotion
- 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. 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!
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.
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