Projektmanager:in Lektorat (d/m/w) - 50%
Core
Manage external proofreading service providers and ensure the quality of proofreading services for a publishing house without performing proofreading yourself.
Role type
Project Manager for Proofreading Operations
Builds
External proofreading services for a specialized economics and tax publishing house
Domain
Publishing / Economics and Tax
Required skills
Project management, vendor management, process optimization, quality assurance, German language expertise, stakeholder coordination
Preferred skills
Experience in a specialized publishing house, understanding of traditional proofreading and production workflows
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Commission and steer external proofreading services based on clear performance, quality, and deadline specifications; Act as the central contact person for external proofreaders, authors, product management, and typesetting; Accompany the fully externally delivered production process from manuscript receipt to print release; Ensure clear handovers, responsibilities, and information flows while tracking deadlines, capacities, and project progress; Quality check service providers based on defined criteria, provide structured feedback, and follow up on agreed improvement measures; Maintain and further develop proofreading specifications, quality standards, and collaboration processes.
