Frontiers ยท 4 hours ago
Publishing Specialist, US
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Responsibilities
You will take charge of the entire life cycle of the Research Topic, from commissioning the Editor team, developing the scope, to online publication
You will identify researchers as Topic Editors and collaborate with them to spot possible Research Topic contributors
You will be the primary point of contact for leading researchers around the United States, successfully building relationships to acquire quality content for the journals you will be assigned
You will work collaboratively with other team members- in the US and globally - to ensure an amazing experience for editors and authors
You will provide input on team-level objectives and key results
You will prioritize everyday tasks effectively, aligning and collaborating with specialists in other expertise lanes to achieve overall team targets.
Qualification
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Required
Demonstrated experience in a commercial, customer-facing role
Bachelor's Degree in the sciences (Brain Sciences preferred but not required), with a keen interest in research dissemination
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills enabling you to build relationships with high-profile scholars and identify possible Research Topic Editors and contributors
Previous experience in a publisher/ in an academic environment with demonstrated project management skills is a strong asset
Confidence in an outward-facing role with excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a confident video call manner
Target-driven mindset, consistently meeting tight deadlines, and prioritizing workload under pressure
Strong collaboration skills, working effectively as a team member
Strong administration skills and fluent proficiency with MS Office applications; knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM systems is beneficial
Ability to influence and negotiate effectively
Adaptability and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and make thoughtful decisions
Excellent written and spoken English proficiency
Benefits
Flexible working policy (subject to requirements, nature, and location of the role)
Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes, an employee assistance plan and four wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance
Frontons can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
Health insurance, 401k, and other benefits