Production Assistant (Open Access Publishing) - Fixed Term Contract
Frontiers, United Kingdom
Job Description
At Frontiers we are on a mission to make science open to everyone.
Research is the foundation of modern society and it’s thanks to advances in science that we enjoy longer, healthier, and more prosperous lives than ever before in human history. We are an open access technology-based publisher and in the 10+ years of Frontiers we have disrupted the STEM publishing world and are now one of the largest, most-read and most-cited publishers globally.
We are passionate about our mission and we welcome all those who are dynamic, collaborative, courageous and rigorous. Come join us to help make science open Your Impact Matters!
The Role
If you are looking to start a career in publishing within a dynamic and multicultural company, this full-time, fixed term role could be for you!
We are seeking an energetic and driven Production Assistant, who is passionate about delivering the best customer service to our authors in order to ensure a smooth final phase of the publication process.
The Production Office team is responsible for the smooth and swift production and copyediting of articles that have been reviewed and accepted for publication. The team oversees all stages of the production process of articles, working closely with external typesetters and the authors to ensure that high quality manuscripts are published, and deposited in relevant repositories.
Our office is located in London, however remote working options are available for candidates across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
- Send articles for production
- Review author proofs and corrections provided by authors
- Check final publication files which include PDF, HTML, EPUB, and XML
- Maintain data relevant to production of articles
- Report issues and bugs found with Frontiers' website and/or Production Platform
About You
You are a curious and self-motivated individual. You are passionate about delivering a high level of customer service and thrive in a fast paced environment. You also have strong communication skills, as well as a positive attitude and excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent attention to details
- Strong MS Office skills (word, excel, etc).
- Experience with mark-up languages, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop would be an advantage but not required
- Ability to work independently and make thoughtful decisions
- Excellent team player and at ease collaborating proactively with your colleagues
- Excellent English written and spoken skills
Application Process
Your application should include:
1. A cover letter and CV
2. The indication of your earliest availability
3. A 150 word summary on the following ‘How do you see scientific journal publishing
evolving in the next 5 years?’
What we Offer
An International environment
With over 35 nationalities across our offices in London, Lausanne, Madrid, Seattle and Beijing, you can certainly say that we are a diverse company. You will have the opportunity to work with teammates in other offices, as well as with researchers, editors and authors from across the globe.
Great offices
Our Lausanne HQ (designed for us) is spread over 3 floors, including a large canteen with a Foosball table and a multi-purpose room used for regular free yoga classes. Our other offices are hosted at WeWork and include communal spaces with coffee bars and activities all week. We are very socially active and organize lots of fun activities, ranging from happy hours, parties, sports events and much more.
Key Benefits
- 25 days holidays + Office Closure over the Christmas period
- Participation in the annual company bonus scheme
- Access to the latest equipment
- Extensive learning opportunities through our LinkedIn Learning partnership
- We offer a flexible working framework, and support Remote Working opportunities across the United Kingdom.
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 over 600 employees from more than 50 different nations,
our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.