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Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA

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10,000+ employees

👥 B2C

📱 Media

📚 Education

B2C • Media • Education

Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA is a global media and education company that has evolved from a small book publisher founded in 1835 into a diverse organization with over 80,000 employees worldwide. The company operates various business units, including the RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, and Bertelsmann Education Group, which offer job opportunities across about 50 countries. Bertelsmann is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace, encouraging personal initiative, creativity, and diverse perspectives among its workforce.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary point of contact for overall scheduling, communication, and logistics for the imprint’s books • Liaise with other departments, especially production, interior design, production editorial, and art, as well as publicity, marketing, inventory, sales and operations • Work closely with editorial regarding manuscript schedules • Collect, enter, and maintain metadata, including ISBNs, categories, specs, prices, on-sale dates, etc. in SAP • Create and maintain critical path for monthly subscription offerings • Manage, in collaboration with the sales-marketing and metadata teams, the release of metadata to online retailers and catalogues • Distribute periodic reports (weekly, monthly, seasonally) • Perform other related projects or duties as assigned or required by division • Lead status and other related meetings • Transmit manuscripts and other materials to production editorial, when needed • Proofread covers and copyright pages and checks barcodes

🎯 Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in magazine or book publishing is required, preferably in Managing Editorial • Knowledge of Bible scripture is essential • Exceptional attention to detail and superb organizational skills • Comfortable leading large meetings • Outstanding ability to prioritize in a deadline-driven environment; excellent time management skills and the ability to accommodate quickly shifting schedules and deadlines • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively to resolve problems, follow up on and meet challenging deadlines, take initiative, and problem-solve creatively (and help others do the same) • A collaborative spirit with great people skills; a team player with the ability to build relationships with other departments • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Pro • Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style • Expertise with FileMaker Pro, Lytho, Asana and SAP a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical/Prescription drug insurance • Dental • Vision • Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account • Health Savings Account • Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k) • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life/AD&D Insurance • Commuter Benefits • Student Loan Repayment Program • Educational Assistance • Generous paid time off