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GEgestalten and teNeues

Editor(m/w/x)

Berlin
from 45,000 - 50,000 / year
Full-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced

Managing 8-12 illustrated book projects from acquisition to print, coordinating authors, designers, and external partners. Several years of editorial experience in illustrated books or cultural publishing required. Employee discounts, 30 days annual leave, and paid time off in lieu.

Requirements

  • Several years of professional editorial experience, ideally in illustrated book, magazine, or cultural publishing
  • Interest in core categories, strong instinct for relevant concepts, and existing network within lifestyle publishing and visual industries
  • Excellent written and spoken English at publication level
  • High organization and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Experience managing complex editorial projects from concept to print
  • Enjoyment of visual research, image acquisition, and building compelling visual narratives
  • Strong editorial judgement and high attention to detail
  • Clear and confident communication with authors, creatives, photographers, and external contributors
  • Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented
  • Enjoyment of working independently and within a collaborative editorial structure
  • Comfortable working in fast-moving creative environments with evolving priorities
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace and familiarity with project management tools like Asana
  • German language skills
  • Experience with illustrated books and visual storytelling
  • Familiarity with print production and design workflows
  • Basic knowledge of Adobe InDesign
  • Existing network within creative, cultural, or publishing industries
  • Experience writing editorial content

Tasks

  • Manage 8-12 illustrated book projects from acquisition to publication
  • Translate project concepts into clear editorial workflows and timelines
  • Prepare and manage project budgets throughout the publishing process
  • Coordinate with authors, contributors, photographers, designers, and external partners
  • Lead day-to-day editorial execution across all project phases
  • Provide structural and developmental editorial feedback
  • Research and acquire imagery, including rights clarification and licensing
  • Coordinate image sourcing, permissions, and licensing processes
  • Support the development of design briefings
  • Collaborate with design and production teams
  • Monitor schedules, deadlines, and contractual deliverables
  • Ensure editorial consistency, quality, and timely delivery
  • Write and edit editorial and sales materials
  • Collaborate with editorial, design, production, marketing, PR, sales, and rights teams
  • Contribute to internal discussions on positioning and content development
  • Participate in publishing strategy discussions

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • High school diploma

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Google Workspace
  • Asana
  • Adobe InDesign

Benefits

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee discounts on publishing program

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days of annual leave
  • Paid time off in lieu for overtime

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Deutschlandticket or Urban Sports Membership
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