Publishing Assistant (Business, Economics & Statistics)

TL;DR

Publishing Assistant (Academic Publishing): Supporting the internal publishing team in managing scientific journals with an accent on administrative coordination and operational support. Focus on maintaining journal records, managing external editor relationships, and coordinating production deadlines.

Location: Hybrid, Heidelberg (Germany)

Company

hirify.global is one of the leading global publishers of research, providing technology-enabled products and platforms to help researchers and educators share knowledge.

What you will do

• Handle non-strategic administrative matters for scholarly journals, including preparing new agreements and updating internal systems.
• Coordinate with external Editors, authors, and internal teams across production, marketing, and editorial offices.
• Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including PowerPoint presentations.
• Manage general enquiries from external partners and internal stakeholders.
• Utilize internal databases and software to track projects across a portfolio of journals.

Requirements

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in both German and English.
• Must be based in or able to work hybridly in Heidelberg, Germany.
• Proficiency in MS 365 applications, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and responsibly in a multi-cultural environment.

Nice to have

• University degree, preferably in the social sciences or humanities.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring an environment where diverse perspectives drive progress.
• Opportunity to work within a world-leading scientific and medical portfolio.
• Supportive multi-cultural work environment with accessibility accommodations.