Executive Editor (m/f/d) - Maternity cover

At Lexxion we are proud to serve as a specialist publisher for all stakeholders within the European Union. Based in Berlin, we offer legal journals, books, conferences and professional training in areas such as European data protection law, State aid, defence, and artificial intelligence law.

We are looking for a full-time Executive Editor (m/f/d) to join our editorial team, starting 1 January 2027. This is a 1-year fixed-term position to provide maternity cover. The Editor will be in charge of Lexxion’s portfolio of publications in the fields of AI law, data protection law and food law.

Tasks

• Management of legal journals: desk reviews, editing, formatting and typesetting of manuscripts; liaising with authors, reviewers and editorial team; planning content, setting and adhering to production deadlines.
• Keeping abreast of developments in relevant legal and policy areas; pro-actively curating the journals to reflect interesting developments in the focus areas.
• Creating and implementing outreach and business development initiatives to increase the visibility of the journals (in conjunction with Lexxion's marketing team).
• Developing ideas for and supporting the planning of trainings and conferences with our conference managers.

Requirements

• Strong interest in European and international law and policy.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in EU law/affairs, international law/affairs or related fields.
• 1+ years of prior professional experience.
• Excellent planning, management and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable interacting with high-level professionals and experts.
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail coupled with strategic, big-picture thinking.
• A background in the specific journal topics is an advantage, but not a requirement.
• Previous experience in the publishing sector will be highly valued.Excellent written and spoken English (native speaker or equivalent). Some German language skills would be helpful for everyday exchange with colleagues, but are not a must

Benefits

• Opportunity to expand your network and editorial experience, working closely with leading experts from various domains in a dynamic, internationally focused publishing house.
• Supportive professional environment with a flat hierarchy which fosters self-initiative and provides the freedom to transform ideas into reality.
• Regular EU-wide business travel and attendance of leading events in relevant fields.
• 1-year fixed-term contract for maternity cover, starting 1 January 2027, alongside a competitive salary commensurate with the applicant’s experience and qualifications.
• The position is based in Berlin, Germany.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. Introduction Chat (30 min; via telephone or MS Teams)
   Objective: Both parties gain a first impression, discuss the company, the position, and the team; share your experience, interest in and qualification for the position; address questions about the role and the company.
2. Test Assignment (1 hour; remote; unpaid)
   Objective: Demonstrate your ability to do a task that will be part of your work as Executive Editor.
3. Test Assignment Q&A, Line Manager and CEO Interview (1.5 hours; in person at Lexxion’s office in Berlin-Wilmersdorf)
   Objective: Give and receive feedback on your test assignment; discuss your qualifications, motivation, professional goals and fit with the company culture; talk in more depth about the position, the immediate and extended team you will be collaborating with; explore your management and interpersonal skills; discuss salary and onboarding process; possibly meet some relevant Lexxion employees.
4. Offer Talk
   Objective: Present our offer; agree on start date; discuss the onboarding process.

Location
Güntzelstraße 63, Berlin (Berlin), Germany