Journal Manager – Linguistics (m/w/d)

Our Publishing Team manages the publication of high-quality academic journals. In your role as Journal Manager – Linguistics, you will be responsible for 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. You can work from Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, or Poland.

Your Tasks

1. Delivering growth, development, and smooth running of a selection of highly competitive journals.
2. Working closely with the Publishing Director and other colleagues to develop and implement a strategy for growth.
3. Close collaboration with colleagues across the global business for delivery of KPIs.
4. Building and sustaining great relationships with our editors and societies, as well as the global scientific research community in Linguistics.
5. Driving awareness of these journals and attracting submissions at relevant meetings and events.
6. Coordinating with external journal editors to ensure a smooth publication process and optimal copyflow.

Your Profile

1. Academic background in Linguistics or a comparable degree, preferably a Masters or Diploma.
2. Networking and effective collaboration with researchers worldwide.
3. Previous experience managing or developing journals.
4. Innovative and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to question existing assumptions and practices and actively seek solutions.
5. Thorough understanding of editors’ and authors’ needs in their publishing activities, specifically open access.
6. Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
7. Very good communication skills in English are essential. German language skills are desirable.

We offer you

1. An exciting professional challenge for one of the innovation drivers of the publishing industry with family-friendly working time models, flexitime, and a flexible home office arrangement for a good work-life balance.
2. A generous vacation entitlement and special leave days.
3. Extensive benefits and allowances for a healthy, balanced life.
4. Development budget and opportunities for training and personal development.
5. 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.

De Gruyter Brill is a global leader in humanities publishing and beyond. Headquartered in Berlin (Germany) and the second largest office in Leiden (The Netherlands), De Gruyter Brill publishes over 3,500 books and 800 journals per year. A merger of the publishing houses De Gruyter and Brill, the heritage of De Gruyter Brill goes back to 1683 and 1749, respectively. Since then, De Gruyter Brill has been committed to publishing excellent scholarly works as a trusted partner of academics across disciplines.

For more information, visit degruyterbrill.com.