Growth & Outreach Specialist (Academic Publishing) in London

Join us as a Journal Specialist and be part of redefining how science is published and shared. We are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we all need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet. Frontiers is one of the world's largest and most impactful research publishers, dedicated to making peer‐reviewed, quality‐certified science openly accessible.

What We Can Offer You:

• 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)

Publishing Development is the department at Frontiers you will be joining as a Journal Specialist. It plays a central role in shaping the future of scientific publishing. Our team works closely with editors and researchers to build strong journal communities, launch impactful article collections (Research Topics), and ensure each specialty section reaches its full potential.

What You'll Do:

• Manage the full process from initial outreach, develop solid opportunities, launch Research Topics, engage contributors, and drive high‐quality submissions.
• Grow and manage a dynamic sales pipeline, from editor engagement to publication.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with editors to attract contributions to research topics and publications.
• Participate in conferences to engage with researchers, build research topics/campaigns, and grow journal name recognition.
• Organize and present at workshops or webinars, establishing a community‐driven journal.
• Manage tasks and processes related to journal and section growth, including recruiting new editors for the journal and its sections.

About You:

• You have sales or business development experience and a results‐driven mindset.
• You thrive in fast‐paced environments and handle high volumes of work with confidence.
• You are a natural communicator—personable, persuasive, and great at building relationships.
• You are entrepreneurial—you spot opportunities and act on them.
• You are tech‐savvy, AI‐literate, or eager to learn.
• You are fluent in English (spoken and written).
• You are passionate about Open Science and want to make a real impact.

Why Join Us?

• Make a difference—accelerate scientific discovery and support global research.
• No publishing experience? No problem—we offer full training: e‐learning, shadowing, 1:1 support, and more.
• Mission‐driven culture—work with purpose every day.
• Collaborative team—learn, grow, and succeed together.
• International vibe—work with colleagues from around the world.
• Flexible work mode—3 days a week in our Madrid or London office, with remote flexibility.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and Cover Letter explaining your motivation and fit for the role. Yes—we do read cover letters. Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at careers@frontiersin.org 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.