Acquire book projects and licenses and conduct contract negotiations as part of acquisition activities.
Independently collaborate with authors, scouts, publishers and agencies in the German- and English-speaking markets, and support the development and further growth of German-language authors.
Prepare jacket copy, promotional and sales texts, etc., and provide cover briefs.
Present titles you have acquired as part of programme presentations.
Develop initial ideas for the marketing of titles.
Review and edit manuscripts.
Monitor and analyse the market.
Requirements
Several years of professional experience as an editor in a trade publisher.
Proven expertise in commercial fiction and literary works.
Strategic understanding of current developments and trends in fiction.
Strong network within the international agents/rights-holder environment.
Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage.
Self-motivated, with the ability to perform intensive text work, creativity, strong communication skills, and planning and organisational capabilities.
Enjoys working as part of a team.
Benefits
A supportive, development-oriented work environment offering a high degree of autonomy and space for your own ideas.
You will be part of a successful and committed team at a renowned publishing house from day one.
Wednesday is our company day and we all work together on-site.
Outside of that, everyone can choose whether they prefer to work remotely or at the publisher's office.
An attractive collective agreement with 30 days of vacation plus numerous additional benefits such as JobRad (bike leasing), Jobticket (subsidised public transport), a fitness subsidy, a discounted BookBeat subscription, employer contributions to capital-forming benefits (savings plans), and more.
A modern and family-friendly work organisation with childcare subsidies as well as flexible working hours and models to accommodate your individual life circumstances.
Training and coaching to develop your strengths and support your personal development.
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