.Content Specialist - PublishingApply locations: Madrid, UK - Remote, Remote - SpainTime type: Full timePosted on: Posted 3 Days AgoJob requisition id: 24REQ0311Who we areAt 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.Powered by custom-built technology, artificial intelligence, and rigorous quality standards, our research articles have been viewed more than 2.1 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.Join the publishing revolution.What we can offer youWe provide a range of benefits across our locations, including but not limited to:We are a remote-first organization and most of our roles are work-from-home.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.The role:Do you enjoy a fast-paced environment and a variety of responsibilities? Would you like to bring your resilience and target-focused approach into Frontiers' mission of making science open? As a Publishing Specialist, Content, you will be providing Research Topic publishing opportunities for the dynamically changing research communities. You will be driving the Research Topic from its launch to online publication, collaborating with other Specialists and Journal Managers.This role will report to the Content Manager.As a Content Specialist, you will:Take charge of the entire life cycle of Research Topics from launch to online publication.Identify researchers as Topic Editors and collaborate with them to spot potential contributors.Serve as the primary point of contact for leading researchers worldwide, building relationships to acquire quality content for the journals.Collaborate with team members to ensure an outstanding experience for editors and authors.Provide input on team-level objectives and key results.Conduct calls with external stakeholders and perform outreach in a cold-call style.Prioritize daily tasks effectively, aligning with specialists in other areas to achieve overall team targets.About youExcellent interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to build relationships with high-profile scholars and identify possible Research Topic contributors.Degree or higher with a keen interest in research dissemination.Previous experience in a publisher/in an academic environment with demonstrated project management skills is a strong asset.Demonstrated experience in a commercial, customer-facing role.Confidence in an outward-facing role with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a confident telephone manner.Target-driven mindset, consistently meeting tight deadlines, and prioritizing workload under pressure
