Journal Specialist - Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Ophthalmology
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 we are growing FAST.
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
We are seeking an enthusiastic and target-driven Journal Specialist to support our new launch journal portfolio in the fields of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Ophthalmology. We have ambitious growth plans for 2021 and this is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are passionate about Health and Biomedical sciences to contribute to the strategic development and growth of these new open access journals.
Reporting to the Journal Manager and working closely with other Editorial staff, you will focus on content commissioning amp; acquisition, strategic journal development and Editorial Board management. You will be the primary point of contact for leading researchers around the world, successfully building relationships to acquire quality content for the journals.
You will ensure effective Editorial Board management and participate actively in all operational
aspects of the journal’s management, including devising editorial strategies to grow and develop the journals.
Our office is located in London, however remote working options are available for candidates across the UK.
Key Responsibilities
-Support the Journal Manager in driving journal growth through Editor engagement, content commissioning, and the development of themed article collections
-Support building and managing high-profile, academic Editorial Boards
-Communicate with academic Editors to ensure the timely and on-target execution of journal content acquisition strategies
-Carry out existing editorial strategies and develop new journal initiatives by recognizing various growth and development opportunities, informed by competitor and market analyses
-Achieve own personal commissioning and journal development targets, in line with the company expectations
-Collaborate with internal departments to ensure the efficiency and scalability of journal operations
Requirements
About You
You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to liaise and develop relationships with high-profile scholars, and be a collaborative team player, working closely with members of supporting teams. You will also be confident in working with data to perform market analyses of the competitor publishing landscape, identifying new areas for growth to inform our editorial strategies.
-Strong interpersonal and communication skills-Ability to work independently and make thoughtful decisions
-Demonstrated experience in a commercial or academic environment
-Ability to consistently meet tight deadlines and prioritize varied workload under pressure
-Previous experience with a publisher with demonstrated project management and research experience would be a strong asset
-A degree or higher in a relevant subject area is preferable
-Knowledge of Salesforce will be a plus
Benefits
What we Offer
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
Flexible working framework - we offer a flexible working framework, and support Remote Working opportunities across the United Kingdom.
Application Process
Your application should include:
1. A co