We're looking for you as our International Publishing Manager

You love organizing projects, working with stories, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? You have experience in publishing, speak fluent English and German and have a basic understanding of French? Perfect. Apply now for the role of International Publishing Manager (m/f/d) and become part of our dynamic team!

 

Who we are

At dp DIGITAL PUBLISHERS, we publish beautiful ebooks and audiobooks that people want to read and listen to. Founded in 2014, we’re now Germany’s leading independent digital publisher with over 1,800 titles - and growing fast in the UK and French markets too. Expect a fast-paced environment, a team of digital natives, and a shared passion for great stories.

 

About the Role

As our International Publishing Manager, you’ll oversee the full publication process for our English and French language ebooks and audiobooks. You’ll choose titles together with the acquisitions team and be responsible for managing the production team, coordinating releases, and ensuring smooth collaboration with the marketing and sales teams.

In addition to leading the team, you’ll also manage your own book projects from acquisition handover to publication. You’ll be responsible for finding the right target audience, keeping production on time and on budget and to create books readers will love.

This is a key operational role with functional leadership responsibilities from day one.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the publication schedule for English and French titles

  • Lead a small team of project managers

  • Oversee and continuously improve editorial production workflows

  • Take on full responsibility for your own book projects

  • Ensure quality assurance and metadata readiness

  • Track and manage production budgets and external costs

  • Coordinate with marketing and sales for launches and campaigns

  • Maintain transparent communication and prioritization within the team

  • Optionally take on line management, either right away or as a next step

 

What We’re Looking For

  • 4+ years of experience in editorial project management, digital content production, or program management

  • You know how to manage people, complex schedules and juggle several projects at once

  • Confident in handling budgets and managing freelancers

  • Fluent in German and English; Minimum basic French

  • Organized, clear communicator, and strong in team coordination

  • Experience with ebook and/or audiobook production workflows

  • Bonus: Background in digital-first book publishing

  • Bonus: Experience in cross-market or multilingual book publishing environments

 

What we offer you

  • A key role in a growing media company with lots of room to shape things

  • A fast learning curve and support for your personal development

  • A startup mindset in the publishing world—with flat hierarchies and open communication

  • A hybrid work model: modern office in central Stuttgart, flexible hours and workation possibilities

  • Modern equipment with Mac and iPhone

  • Company pension plan and access to Urban Sports Club

 

Let's create stories together!

If this role is of interest, please email your C.V., cover letter or video and your salary expectations, to Sascha Stehling at careers@digitalpublishers.de

Contact

Sascha Stehling
COO
careers@digitalpublishers.de

dp DIGITAL PUBLISHERS GmbH
Danneckerstraße 37
70182 Stuttgart
www.digitalpublishers.de