Publishing Manager

Breitling stands apart with our unique brand of modern-retro watches dedicated to adventure in the air, on land, and at sea. We’re looking for a Publishing Manager to join our #Squad.

Main goals of the position:

Breitling’s publishing department is expanding and we’re looking for a talented Publishing Manager to take our printed content to the next level. The ideal candidate brings extensive knowledge of the publishing sector, is a whizz at working in a multi-agency environment and is a proven project manager who keeps things ticking on time and on budget. If this sounds like you, read on.

Key Responsibilities:

• Publishing project management
• Managing publishing budgets
• Securing printer dates / paper orders
• Overseeing the pre-press process
• Attending press checks and print acceptances
• Building and maintaining relationships with translation services, agencies, publishers, and printers
• Facilitating publication orders to Breitling’s markets worldwide

Expected Deliverables in Year 1:

• Ownership of publishing project management, including the release of various books and catalogues

Experience:

• Minimum 5-years’ experience in a book, magazine, or newspaper production role
• Extensive experience in multi-agency publishing-project coordination
• Hands-on experience attending press checks
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint, etc)
• Strong understanding of content legalities, such as image rights
• Familiarity with the printing processes, paper, and specialty finishings
• Facility with project management software
• Business English. French and German are a plus

Work Experience:

• 5 years of work experience in a publishing project management role
• Luxury industry experience is considered a plus

Education:

• Minimum a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business, communications, journalism or marketing.

At Breitling, we are:

• Entrepreneurially-minded
• Doers and results-driven
• Innovative thinkers
• Explorers and experimenters
• Ethical and inclusive
• Inspired by heritage and craftsmanship