Flexible Full-time 01.04.2024
JOURNALS MANAGER - HUMANITIES (F/M/D)
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 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
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
At De Gruyter, we believe in diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities for everyone. It is our shared
goal to create a workplace culture centered around inclusion and belonging.
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Anja Gaßmann | Human Resources
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.
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