Journal Development Specialist

Frontiers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research publisher is seeking a Journal Development Specialist to enhance scientific communication. The role involves engaging researchers, driving journal growth, and building academic communities. Successful candidates will possess sales or outreach experience and be passionate about open science. This position offers training, flexible office arrangements, and a collaborative international work environment to make a significant impact on global research dissemination.

Benefits

4 additional wellbeing days

Access to learning platforms

Employee assistance plan

Volunteering days

Private medical care and pension plan

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, outreach, or business development with a results-driven mindset.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments and managing multiple priorities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to spot opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Engage researchers and editors to create collaboration opportunities.
• Manage a dynamic pipeline from initial contact to publication.
• Cultivate trust with editors and contributors to attract submissions.
• Attend conferences and host webinars to grow visibility.
• Organize initiatives to bring researchers together.
• Onboard new experts to expand journal sections.

Skills

Sales experience

Outreach

Business development

Strong communication

Tech-savvy

Fluency in English

Passion for Open Science

Job description

Who we are

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. Our articles have been viewed 4 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

www.frontiersin.org/about/annual-reports

www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko

What we can offer you

At Frontiers, our working model for new roles includes a balanced approach that fosters collaboration through regular engagement at our office hubs in key locations. While we value flexibility, we also believe that shared in-person time strengthens team culture, trust, and productivity.

We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:

• 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)

Ready to Shape the Future of Science? ?

Join us as a Journal Development Specialist (or Journal Specialist as the role is called internally) and help redefine how scientific knowledge is shared worldwide.

We’re hiring across multiple journals ✨.

What is Publishing Development and Why Does It Matter?

You’ll join our Publishing Development team, which plays a key role in making science open and accessible. We work closely with researchers and editors to build strong communities, launch impactful article collections, and grow journals so they reach their full potential.

It’s not just about publishing; it’s about driving progress, fostering collaboration, and accelerating discovery.

What You’ll Do

As a Growth & Outreach Specialist, you’ll connect with researchers, build communities, and help journals thrive.

• Lead outreach: Engage researchers and editors to create opportunities for collaboration.
• Drive growth: Manage a dynamic pipeline from initial contact to successful publication.
• Build relationships: Cultivate trust with editors and contributors to attract high‑quality submissions.
• Represent the journal: Attend conferences, host webinars, and grow visibility.
• Develop communities: Organize initiatives that bring researchers together.
• Recruit editors: Help expand journal sections by onboarding new experts.

About You

• Experience in sales, outreach, or business development with a results‑driven mindset.
• Comfortable in fast‑paced environments and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator: personable, persuasive, and relationship‑focused.
• Entrepreneurial: you spot opportunities and act on them.
• Tech‑savvy and eager to learn about AI tools.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Passionate about Open Science and making a real impact.

Why Join Us?

• Make a difference: Help accelerate scientific discovery worldwide.
• No publishing experience? No problem: We provide full training and support.
• Mission‑driven culture: Work with purpose every day.
• Collaborative team: Learn, grow, and succeed together.
• International vibe: Work with colleagues from around the globe.
• Flexible work mode: 3 days a week in our Madrid, Warsaw, 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.

Apply now

Please click the 'apply' button on this page and submit your application in English.

Please inform us if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment experience. You can contact us at [e-mail] 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. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.