Job Detail

Karger Publishers is a worldwide publisher of scientific and medical content based in Basel, Switzerland. Connecting and advancing health sciences since 1890, Karger has been continuously evolving, keeping pace with the current developments and shifts in research and publishing. The publishing house is dedicated to serving the information needs of the scientific community, clinicians and patients with publications of high-quality content and services in health sciences. Karger Publishers has 240 employees and is present in 15 countries around the globe.

For the Editorial Development Unit within the “Labs” arm of Karger Publishers, focused on strategy and innovation, we are looking for a motivated person to join our organization as a

Publishing Specialist, Editorial Development Communication (80-100%)

This multifaceted role includes:

• Shaping Editorial Development communication, particularly related to editorial boards and other external stakeholders


• Developing and maintaining consistent communication materials


• Supporting journal launches and commissioning projects, including subject area research and competitor analysis


• Acting as a hub to Marketing and Insights


• Collaborating on process design and standardization (e.g. of documents) as required


• General administration assistance for Heads of Editorial Development / Publication Managers as required:

• Coordinating schedules and travel arrangements


• Handling social media posts


• Preparing standardized documents (presentations, records) based on detailed specifications

Qualification and experience required:

• Professional qualification in business administration


• Significant experience in a similar role


• Passion for stakeholder communication


• Desk research experience (competitor analysis, market research)


• Familiar with social media


• Very good IT skills (MS Office 365)


• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English and German, additional languages a plus

What we offer:

• A work environment where personal development and responsibility are highly valued


• Modern offices that contribute to innovation and collaboration


• Flexible working hours and generous remote work arrangements


• Centrally located workplace


• Benefits of the Swiss social system

If you would like to take on the challenge this role presents, we look forward to receiving your Application.