Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ideally, a university degree and/or a solid education as a secretary or media clerk, as well as professional experience as a project assistant or in a demanding secretariat - preferably in print media or in a publishing house
• Interest in political, scientific and cultural topics
• Communication skills in English and preferably another foreign language
• Proficient in MS-Office (MAC), databases and the internet
• Organizational talent and quick comprehension, even for complex issues
• High resilience, a concentrated view and the ability to handle several areas of responsibility simultaneously
• Curiosity and ideas

Responsibilities

• Fact-checking of texts to be edited
• Performing all office tasks usual in an editorial office
• Supporting and relieving the editors during production
• Handling business correspondence and ensuring good appointment coordination and monitoring
• Handling all bureaucratic matters for the editors and acting as a contact person for freelance authors and readers
• Careful travel planning and handling of travel expenses and fee settlements
• Preparing topic conferences and meetings, including maintaining protocols, planning tools (Slack, Teams) and calendars (Outlook)

Benefits

• Great working environment with qualified colleagues
• Central location with excellent public transport connections
• Onboarding and mentoring program to facilitate orientation in the first months
• Excellent opportunities for networking and development within the publishing group, including internal mentoring programs, webinars, and e-learning opportunities
• Comprehensive employee assistance program for professional and private questions, including crisis situations
• Many discounts for museums, theaters, festivals, products, and conferences