Society Partnerships Assistant Jobs

MDPI

Location:
Switzerland, Basel

Category:
Media

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

25.00 CHF / Hour

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Job Description:

Kick-start your career by gaining hands-on experience in journal partnerships, research, and marketing within a dynamic and collaborative academic publishing environment. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team where you’ll manage key society and journal data, contribute to exciting acquisition research, and support impactful marketing initiatives. This role offers hands-on experience, skill development across departments, and the opportunity to play a vital part in shaping growing academic partnerships.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain and update the internal database for societies and acquisitions
Set up system accounts for societies affiliated with the journals
Respond to society members regarding discount policies and eligibility
Research societies suggested by Managing Editors, Journal Relations Specialists, or other colleagues, and recommend appropriate outreach strategies
Research journals with potential for acquisition or take-over and prepare supporting information
Monitor team activities and compile monthly reports
Draft preliminary agreements and amendments using established templates
Ensure all contracts and related documents are accurately stored and well-organized
Provide support for team marketing initiatives
Assist in updating documents, guidelines, and web content related to societies
Support the team with additional tasks as required, aligned with the Assistant’s skills and experience

Requirements:

Currently pursuing a Master’s degree, ideally in Marketing, Communications, or Publishing
Native or near-native proficiency in English and French (C2 level)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Highly detail-oriented with strong strategic awareness
Proven ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
Comfortable collaborating across departments and with diverse stakeholders
Collaborative team-oriented mindset

What we offer:

Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in a professional setting
Flexible Schedule: Accommodating your academic commitments
Dynamic Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative team
Fringe Benefits: premium insurance cover paid by MDPI, daily breakfast, monthly team lunches and annual team building event etc.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 10, 2025

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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