Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Junior Acquisitions Editor Middle Eastern Studies (f/m/d)

Publiziert am: 05.02.26 | Leiden | Vollzeit

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Requirements
  • A relevant academic degree with a preference for a degree in Middle Easteren, Islamic or
    Area Studies
  • Relevant publishing or reseach
    experience in the humanites or social sciences with a solid understanding of the publishing landscape and processes
  • Strong capability in project
    management, including list planning and revenue growth
  • Excellent interpersonal and
    intercultural communication and
    networking skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally
  • A familiarity with the academic fields in which you will operate, and with digital publishing formats and workflows, with
    keen interest in industry trends and innovations
  • A proactive, goal-oriented working style with excellent time management skills, and eye for detail, balancing independent decision-making and teamwork effectively
  • A teamplayer who fosters collaborative working relationships internally and
    externally
  • Strong technical aptitude and
    adaptability, with the ability to quickly master in-house tools and systems
  • A willingness to travel to international academic conferences
  • Candiates with relevant language skills
    are encouraged to apply.

 

Qualifications
  • Formulating and implementing
    acquisitions strategy to ensure a
    diverse and high-quality range of publications including books, journals, reference works, and digital products
  • Maintaining and developing
    relationships with authors, editorial boards, and the wider, global scholarly network
  • Negotiating and preparing publishing contracts
  • Supervising final editorial preparation for manuscripts for production·
  • Managing annual budgets for the publishing program and ensuring timely publication
  • Constructive communication and effective collaboration within the Publishing department and with Marketing, Sales, and ProductionTeams
  • Supervising final editorial preparation
    of manuscripts for production.
Benefits
  • 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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