Who we are
At Frontiers we are on a mission to make all science open, enabling the research community to develop the solutions we need to live healthy lives on a healthy planet.
Frontiers is one of the world's most cited publishers. Our articles have been viewed more than 3.7 billion times, reflecting the power of research that is open for all.
Join the publishing revolution.
Follow the links below to learn more about our work.
https://progressreport.frontiersin.org/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87ejFfnQzko
What we can offer you
We provide a range of benefits across our global locations, including but not limited to:
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4 additional wellbeing days in addition to existing annual leave allowance
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Access to learning platforms and dedicated learning & development time
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A range of wellbeing initiatives, including free online yoga classes and an employee assistance plan
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Employees can dedicate three days each year to volunteer
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Additional benefits depending on your location (e.g. pension plan and private medical care)
The role:
As a Public Relations Specialist you will play a frontline role in promoting and advocating to press and media stakeholders for Frontiers’ as a world-class open access research publisher and open science thought leader. This is an opportunity to bring your research publishing knowledge, drafting skills, and networking ability to bear in a team and department (External Affairs) where we make a difference to the debates and polices shaping open science.
If you have the resilience to work on fast-paced media enquiries, the enthusiasm to win journalists over, and the knowledge to convincingly advocate to specialist press (research, education, and publishing) and top tier outlets alike, we want you. There are exciting VIP projects to contribute to.
If this is you, please apply
The deadline for applications is 26th February.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tracking media coverage, relevant news stories, industry trends, and updating relevant stakeholders.
- Supporting proactive and reactive communications across the corporate news site and social media channels.
- Composing and editing PR materials including news stories, blogs, social, and digital content to promote external affairs messaging.
- Collaborating with internal teams to deliver ensure on message and politically astute communications across all channels.
- Editing and updating media materials, including media databases and intelligence, FAQs, and content planning calendars.
- Preparing and distributing press materials.
- Managing enquiries from the media and on social media.
- Researching opportunities for external affairs, stakeholder engagement, and content planning
- Supporting PR relationships with media outlets and reporters to strengthen Frontiers' local and global media engagement program.
Requirements:
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Experience in research publishing and a strong understanding of academic publishing.
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Previous experience in PR role
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Strong organizational, proofing, and drafting skills for media audiences.
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Familiarity with media databases and social media management.
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Strategic thinking with effective stakeholder management skills.
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Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, with an understanding of research communities.
Your application should include CV and short Cover Letter explaining your motivation and a fit for the role.
Attendance at our London or Madrid office is expected three days a week.
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 [email protected] 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.
