Journal Specialist - Arabic

Frontiers Media S.A.; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontiers Media S.A. is seeking a Journal Specialist with Arabic to enhance the accessibility of scientific content. The role involves driving high-impact translated content, managing workflows, and engaging with the Arabic-speaking audience. Ideal candidates will be bilingual, possess strong communication skills, and have a degree or relevant experience.

Benefits

Work-from-home flexibility

Additional wellbeing days

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in a bilingual environment or translation work.
• Strong administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive and promote Arabic content and oversee translation workflows.
• Manage language-specific social media channels.
• Coordinate with external translation partners.

Skills

Communication

Translation

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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At Frontiers we are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop thesolutions we need to live healthy lives on ahealthy planet.

Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher. Powered by custom-built technology, artificial intelligence, andrigorous quality standards, our research articles have been viewed more than 2.1 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.

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What we can offer you

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

We are a remote-first organization and most of our roles are work-from-home

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

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Frontiers for Young Minds as a Journal Specialist with Arabic .

Your primary responsibility will be to drive and promote top-impact content in Arabic. Your role will be crucial in widening our audience demographic and ensuring that our content is accessible and inclusive to native Arabic speakers.

You will be actively involved in coordination and co-management of all operations and responsibilities within the main, English journal to support wider team initiatives.

You will be reporting directly to the Journal Manager .

As the Journal Specialist responsible forArabic, you will:

Develop and drive high-impact translated content,

Define, implement, and manage all translation and production workflows to ensure timely and accurate publication of translated articles,

Ensure the reliability and accuracy of all translated content through rigorous editing and proofreading,

Make scientific concepts within our articles approachable and understandable to our young target audience in their language,

Develop and maintain relationships with external translation partners and sponsors, acting as their first point of contact,

Manage language-specific social media channels, promoting translated content to key demographics and fostering collaborations with external stakeholders,

Be actively involved in coordinating and co-managing all operations and responsibilities within the main English journal, supporting wider team initiatives and targets,

Build relationships with VIP Collection Editors, Editorial Boards, and Authors, driving Collection submissions from VIP networks,

Develop and expand the Frontiers for Young Minds portfolio of content and reach, collaborating with synergistic external partners.

Mother-tongue/native level in Arabic

Excellent, highly fluent communication in written and spoken English

Prior experience working in a bilingual environment and/or translation/interpreting

Excellent telephone and presentation manner

A degree or higher with a keen interest in science engagement

Strong administration and time management skills

Strong attention to detail

Fluent proficiency with MS Office applications

Flexibility and ability to work as a team member

Clear, effective and confident personal “voice” and ability to adapt to brand tone when writing external-facing content (from social media promotions to emails)

Preferred Skills:

Prior experience of science communication / outreach is an advantage

Related work experience in a commercial or academic environment – experience within a digital publishing or editorial environment would be beneficial

Social media proficiency with proven results in a professional context will be an advantage

Experience with SalesForce and database management would be beneficial

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working model . Journal Specialist – Arabic is expected to work from our London office semi-regularly.

Apply now

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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.