JOURNALS MANAGER - HUMANITIES (F/M/D)

Flexible/remote I  Full-time I now

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.

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• 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

• 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

• 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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