Journal Specialist

Who we are

At Frontiers we are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.

Frontiers is one of the world's most cited publishers. Our articles have been viewed more than 3.7 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Join the publishing revolution.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

https://progressreport.frontiersin.org/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko 

What we can offer you

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance

• Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time

• A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan

• Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer

• Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)

The Role

Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys juggling a variety of responsibilities? Do you want to apply your resilience and goal-oriented mindset to support Frontiers’ mission of making science open and accessible?

We are looking for a Journal Specialist to drive the growth and impact of our journals by attracting top-tier submissions and elevating our standing within the academic sphere.

As a Journal Specialist, you will:

• Manage the complete life cycle of article collections (Research Topics), from inception to online publication.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships with editors and researchers, promoting the journal to secure high-quality submissions while building community trust.
• Develop assigned Specialty Sections into leaders in their fields by implementing strategic, data-driven growth initiatives for sustained success.
• Enhance team effectiveness through participation in training, precise progress reporting, and sharing best practices.
• Conduct outreach calls with external stakeholders and engage in proactive, cold-call style interactions.
• Boost customer satisfaction by addressing feedback, delivering operational excellence, and contributing to initiatives that drive process and product improvements.
• Assess the current number of board members and recruit new members as needed.

About You:

• Your communication skills, both written and verbal, in English are exceptional.
• You have a sales mindset with a knack for building strong relationships with customers, both digitally and in person.
• You have strong analytical skills and use data to continually enhance performance.
• You are technically savvy and eager to embrace new tools and systems.
• You demonstrate expertise in time management, prioritization, and project coordination.
• You are results-driven, solution-oriented, and committed to excellence with a proactive, collaborative attitude.
• You exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations and display tact when engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• You possess a graduate degree or higher, and a passion for advancing research dissemination and open science.

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Your application should include:

• CV and a short Cover Letter explaining your motivation and fit for the role. Please submit both in English.

Office presence in our London or Madrid offices may be required.

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at [email protected] for any additional support.
 

Equal opportunity statement
Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace. Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.