Editor, Proofreader & Copywriter (German)

About This Role

This hybrid role combines thorough content research, rigorous proofreading, and independent copywriting, ensuring that all published material meets high editorial standards from first research to final text. The Editor, Proofreader & Copywriter will work on a wide range of calendar products for diverse audiences and markets.

Responsibilities

• Research, compile, and verify textual content for calendar publications, including dates, events, holidays, historical facts, and thematic copy
• Write clear, engaging, and well-researched texts on assigned topics for calendar products
• Proofread all editorial content for grammatical accuracy, spelling, punctuation, and stylistic consistency
• Cross-reference data against authoritative sources to ensure factual correctness
• Review content across multiple product lines and formats simultaneously
• Liaise with the editorial, design, and production teams to flag and resolve content issues
• Uphold and apply internal editorial guidelines and house style throughout all materials

Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in German, with an excellent command of written German
• Good working proficiency in English for day-to-day communication within the team and office environment
• Demonstrable experience in copywriting, proofreading, editing, or content research, ideally within a publishing environment
• Confident, precise writing style with the ability to adapt tone and content to different formats and audiences
• Systematic and structured working style with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• High degree of reliability and accuracy, particularly when handling factual or date-sensitive material
• Familiarity with editorial workflows and standard reference tools

Nice to have:

• Experience in calendar, almanac, or reference publishing

Benefits

• A stable position within a specialised and established publishing house
• A focused, professional team environment with clear editorial processes
• The opportunity to contribute to products with a wide readership

Application Process

• Include your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience

About the Company

We are an established calendar publisher, producing a wide range of calendar products for diverse audiences and markets. Accuracy, attention to detail, and well-researched content are at the heart of everything we create.