Editor; m​/f​/d | Backlist Editorial

Responsibilities

• Project management of multilingual book publications on topics from the fields of art, architecture, design, film, photography, and pop culture, from budget and schedule preparation to printing.
• Timely and efficient revision of titles for new editions.
• Reprint coordination of our extensive backlist catalogue.
• Close collaboration with international authors, translators, freelancers, typesetters, designers, museums, picture agencies and printers in Germany and abroad.
• Clarification of image, text and artist rights, as well as image procurement.
• Internal coordination with the graphics and production departments.

Final date to receive applications
28.02.2026

• Strong interest in and knowledge in editorial tasks, as well as art, art history, photography, architecture, design, pop culture, travel, and fashion – the foundations of our publishing program.
• Completed studies (BA or MA) in Humanities, Book Studies, Languages or similar.
• Proven experience in project management within the publishing industry.
• Confident with Microsoft Office, databases, Adobe Acrobat, and InDesign.
• Organizational talent with an eye for detail and strong sense of precision.
• Enjoy working with language and perfect knowledge of spelling and grammar.
• Proficiency in excellent written and spoken German and English, any other language is a plus.
• Independent, structured and team-oriented way of working and strong interpersonal skills.
• Open-mindedness and a passion for the range of our program.

• An inspiring and international atmosphere working with some of the world’s most important artists and pop-culture icons.
• Daily exposure to high quality imagery on a wide range of subjects in a growing family business.
• Work with our dynamic, highly professional, and dedicated team.
• An open culture with flat hierarchies and fast decision-making processes.
• A permanent, full-time position.
• An office in the heart of Cologne, located in a listed Art Nouveau building, offering a great atmosphere, as well as inexpensive, fresh and varied lunch options in our on‑site cafeteria.
• Book discount of 40% and an annual allowance to spend on your favorite TASCHEN books.