Literary editor developing and acquiring fiction book projects for Ullstein Buchverlage. Collaborating with authors, publishers, and literary agents in German and English-speaking contexts.
Responsibilities
Independently develop book projects.
Acquire book projects and rights and conduct contract negotiations as part of partial acquisitions.
Independently collaborate with authors, scouts, publishers and agencies in German- and English-speaking territories.
Draft flap copy, marketing and sales texts, representative texts, etc.; provide cover briefings.
Present self-acquired titles during program presentations.
Develop initial ideas for the marketing of titles.
Review and edit manuscripts.
Monitor and analyze the market.
Requirements
Several years of professional experience as an editor in a trade/publisher focused on general interest books.
Demonstrable expertise in commercial fiction and literary fiction.
Strategic awareness of current developments and trends in fiction.
Very good network in the international agent/rightsholder community.
Fluent in German and English, spoken and written; additional languages a plus.
Self-motivation, ability to perform intensive text work, creativity and strong communication skills, as well as planning and organizational ability.
Enjoyment of teamwork.
Benefits
A respectful, supportive working environment with maximum responsibility and freedom for your own ideas.
Be part of a successful and committed team at a renowned book publisher.
Attractive collective agreement with 30 days of vacation and numerous additional benefits such as JobRad (bike leasing), a subsidised job ticket for public transport, fitness subsidy, a discounted BookBeat subscription, and employer savings contributions (Vermögenswirksame Leistungen).
Modern and family-friendly working arrangements with childcare subsidies, flexible working hours and models to accommodate individual life circumstances.
Training and coaching to support personal development.
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