
Editor for vocational technical professions
Westermann Gruppe
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Köln • Germany
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Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Manage the editorial processing of incoming manuscripts for print and digital products
- Select, commission and coordinate external service providers
- Coordinate subject matter and content with authors — including solution-oriented support
- Ensure quality, schedule and cost targets are met
- Develop solutions in case of schedule deviations
- Provide regular project status reports to internal committees
Requirements
- Degree in a technical field (e.g., metal engineering, electrical engineering, automotive engineering, construction engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics) or a technical vocational qualification with further training (e.g., state-certified technician)
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Efficient, goal-oriented working style with confident use of digital tools and AI-assisted software
- Interest in educational topics and willingness to learn new content
- Proficient use of CMS, MS Office and AI applications for structured information processing
- Didactic sensitivity for texts and illustrations as well as very good spelling skills
- Team player with enjoyment of collaboration with network partners
- Willingness to travel for one- to multi-day author meetings
- High motivation and willingness to learn for entry into the editorial field
Benefits
- 30 days of vacation
- Vacation and Christmas bonus
- Flexible working hours and possibility for mobile working
- Capital-forming benefits and attractive training opportunities
- Health promotion and ergonomic workstations
- Free beverages, fruit and discounted lunches
- Good public transport connections
- Employee discounts in the publishing sector and more
- Intensive onboarding and a motivated, collegial team
- Trust-based corporate culture with regular team and company events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementorganizational skillsdigital toolsAI-assisted softwarespelling skills
Soft Skills
solution-oriented supportgoal-oriented working styledidactic sensitivityteam playercollaboration
Certifications
degree in technical fieldtechnical vocational qualification