36.2256, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Acquisitions Editor Linguistics and/or Communication Studies (f/m/d), De Gruyter Brill

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Subject: 36.2256, Jobs: English; General Linguistics: Acquisitions Editor Linguistics and/or Communication Studies (f/m/d), De Gruyter Brill

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Date: 24-Jul-2025
From: Ute Linden [ute.linden at degruyterbrill.com]
Subject: English; General Linguistics: Acquisitions Editor Linguistics and/or Communication Studies (f/m/d), De Gruyter Brill


Job Location: Online
Web Address: https://www.degruyter.com/?changeLang=en
Job Title: Acquisitions Editor Linguistics and/or Communication
Studies (f/m/d)
Job Rank: Other

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics

Specialty Language(s): English (eng)

Description:
As Acquisitions Editor Linguistics & Communication Studies, you will
contribute to maintaining and expanding our international portfolio of
books, journals and digital reference works. Your responsibilities
will include acquiring new publishing projects, driving the
implementation of our publishing strategy, and managing workflows to
ensure excellence across all formats. A key aspect of your role will
be building and maintaining professional networks, enabling you to
identify opportunities and cultivate collaborations within the global
linguistics & communication studies community.
Your tasks:
 - Build and maintain professional networks with authors, consultants,
and editors, fostering collaborations and leading discussions with key
stakeholders
 - Conduct market research and portfolio analysis to identify
opportunities for expanding the portfolio
 - Implement publishing policies, managing the portfolio to achieve
growth objectives, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with marketing on
promotional efforts
 - Oversee financial planning, including budget development, cost
forecasting, and revenue monitoring, ensuring alignment with
operational goals
 - Manage workflows and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of
publishing projects while supporting continuous improvement
initiatives
Your profile:
 - Experience in academic publishing with a solid understanding of the
publishing landscape and processes
 - Exceptional communication and networking skills, with the ability
to build and maintain relationships with authors, editors, and other
stakeholders in the scholarly community
 - Familiarity with the fields of Linguistics & Communication Studies,
and with digital publishing formats and workflows, with keen interest
in industry trends and innovations
 - Academic degree and extensive relevant networks
 - A proactive, goal-oriented working style with excellent time
management skills, balancing independent decision making and teamwork
effectively
 - Strong technical aptitude and adaptability, with the ability to
quickly master in-house tools and systems
 - Willingness to actively contribute to and shape the opportunities
and transformations during the merger process of DGB
 - Proficiency in English, basic knowledge of additional modern
languages (Spanish, Hebrew, Mandarin, or others) is an asset
We offer you
 - 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

Application Deadline: (Open until filled)
Mailing Address for Applications:
https://de-gruyter.onlyfy.jobs/job/v5es9hiis9pyj76en1fke791aryi4an
        Germany
Email Address for Applications: ute.linden at degruyterbrill.com
Web Address for Applications:
https://de-gruyter.onlyfy.jobs/job/v5es9hiis9pyj76en1fke791aryi4an
Application Instructions:
Please apply via our career portal:
https://de-gruyter.onlyfy.jobs/job/v5es9hiis9pyj76en1fke791aryi4an
Contact Information:
        Ute Linden
        Email: ute.linden at degruyterbrill.com



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