Full-Time
Acquisition Editor
Populäres Sachbuch
Bertelsmann
10,001+ employees
Global media, services, and education conglomerate
No salary listed
Munich, Germany
Hybrid
Hybrid work model; EU workation may be possible by agreement.
Bachelor's
 Content & Writing (1) |
|---|
Get referred to Bertelsmann
See people who can refer or advise you
- A completed degree or comparable qualification.
- A completed traineeship followed by several years of professional experience in nonfiction editorial work at a consumer publisher, ideally in popular or entertaining nonfiction, or several years of talent-management experience in an agency, music, podcast-production, or online-editorial environment.
- Experience collaborating with strong author brands, creators, or talents.
- Very strong knowledge of the national and international nonfiction market and awareness of emerging trends.
- Ability to assess the market potential of book projects, topics, and authors, with experience in data-driven acquisition work.
- A strong network in the German and international book industry or adjacent creative industries such as music, YouTube, podcasts, and the creator scene.
- Affinity for social media and topics relevant to younger audiences, with experience using digital and artificial-intelligence-based analysis tools.
- Excellent stylistic command and language sense, business-fluent German, and fluent spoken and written English.
- Strong planning and organizational ability and communication skills.
- Acquire German-speaking and international authors for the popular nonfiction program segment.
- Develop book ideas and concepts based on current trends and market developments, including collaboration with the data analytics team.
- Develop target-group-oriented marketing strategies for titles and build author brands.
- Collaborate with authors, scouts, publishers, and agencies in German-speaking markets and internationally.
- Plan and manage book projects, including collaborative leadership of cross-functional project teams.
- Edit and oversee translated and original manuscripts and coordinate external staff.
- Develop title wording, flap copy, and preview texts, and create cover briefs.
- Present book projects at internal meetings and external events.
- Work closely with the team, program management, and publishing management.
- Additional foreign languages.
Bertelsmann is a global media, services, and education group made up of eight autonomous divisions, including RTL Group, Penguin Random House, BMG, and Arvato. It operates across B2B and B2C markets, with activities in broadcasting, book publishing, music rights management, and business process outsourcing. Its products range from streaming subscriptions and printed books to logistics, CRM services, and AI-powered content and rights-management tools. The company differentiates itself through a decentralized, entrepreneur-led structure that reinvests profits into content and digital infrastructure via its Boost program, backed by private foundations and the Mohn family. It aims to grow organically and through selective acquisitions while leveraging large-scale data and cross-divisional synergies to deliver personalized content and service experiences at a global scale.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Gütersloh, Germany
Founded
1835
Get referred to Bertelsmann
See people who can refer or advise you
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- H1 2026 organic revenue grew 5.1%, Bertelsmann’s strongest pace in twenty years.
- RTL streaming became profitable in H1 2026, adding €40 million to adjusted EBITDA.
- BMG-Concord would create a global No.4 music company with $2.2 billion 2026 revenue.
What critics are saying
- RTL’s reported revenue fell 6.4% in H1 2026 as TV advertising weakened.
- Penguin Random House sued OpenAI on March 27, 2026, exposing copyright and AI monetization conflict.
- BMG-Concord integration needs Q4 2026 approvals; a failed deal would dilute growth and credibility.
What makes Bertelsmann unique
- Bertelsmann’s decentralized model gives RTL, PRH, BMG, and Arvato unusual operating autonomy.
- Its private foundation ownership supports long-horizon capital allocation, including Sky Deutschland and BMG deals.
- Few peers match Bertelsmann’s combination of global content IP, services, and education scale.
Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?
Benefits
Health Insurance
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Training Programs
Employee Discounts
Company News
Ataraxis AI has raised $20.4 million in a Series A round led by AIX Ventures to commercialise its cancer treatment prediction technology. Thiel Bio, Founders Fund, Floating Point, Bertelsmann, Giant Ventures and Obvious Ventures also participated. The company previously raised $4 million in seed funding. The startup analyses high-resolution images of cancer cells using AI trained on hundreds of millions of images from thousands of patients. According to Ataraxis, its technology is 30% more accurate than current standards for breast cancer care. The funding will support the commercial launch of its first breast cancer test and expansion into other cancer types. Co-founded by Jan Witowski and NYU professor Krzysztof Geras, Ataraxis aims to help predict long-term cancer outcomes and potentially reduce unnecessary chemotherapy treatments.
Germany-based Stenon has raised €18 million ($20.5 million) in Series B funding led by Dutch impact investor Pymwymic to expand its nitrogen and soil data management platform. The funding comes as fertiliser prices surge globally, with EU nitrogen fertiliser costs up 70% in 2024. Stenon's FarmLab product combines hardware and software to generate real-time soil data, measuring plant-available nitrogen, soil organic carbon, temperature and moisture within seconds. The platform uses optical and electrical sensors with AI to provide immediate fertilisation insights, allowing farmers to optimise application rates. The company operates across several million acres in Europe, Central Asia, Brazil and the US. Stenon claims its technology delivers 2-8% yield increases and 20-40% average return on investment for nitrogen fertiliser across crops including corn, beans and cotton.
Creates global platform to deliver superior service to artists, songwriters, and partnersUnlocks meaningful value through greater scale and strong cash flow, enabling continued investment in music rights, creative talent, and technologyBob Valentine to serve as CEO and Thomas Coesfeld as Chairman of the combined company, with global headquarters in Nashville and European Headquarters in BerlinCombined company to be named BMG with divisions “BMG Publishing” and “Concord Records”
Digital access for organisations. Includes exclusive features and content.
German media giant Bertelsmann reported €1 billion profit for 2025, unchanged from the previous year, with revenue stable at €19 billion. Chief executive Thomas Rabe described it as a "solid financial year" for the company, which owns RTL Group, Penguin Random House and BMG music label. Adjusted operating profit reached €3 billion, slightly below 2024's €3.1 billion, primarily due to exchange rates and portfolio changes including the sale of RTL Nederland. Capital expenditure remained at €2.1 billion. The Gütersloh-based company maintains its medium-term revenue target of €24 billion, which Rabe called "absolutely achievable". For 2026, Bertelsmann anticipates stable performance with revenue and earnings growth in continuing operations. Since 2021, the company has invested around €7 billion in growth programmes.