Publishing Development Specialist – New Journals Launch & Growth

Role Overview

Join our Publishing Development team to help grow some of the youngest open-access journals in our portfolio. You’ll play a key role in creating momentum, building scientific communities, and helping journals strengthen their visibility and reputation over time.

What You Will Do

Reach out to researchers and editors to build new collaborations, launch dedicated article collections, recruit Editorial Board members, and commission manuscripts. Create and execute outreach strategies to increase journal visibility, attract high-quality submissions, and strengthen engagement across research communities.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You’ll work with uncertainty, building new opportunities rather than following an established playbook. You’ll have strong influencing skills, engage people who may not yet be familiar with the products or initiatives you represent, and have a strong grasp of AI-based tools in a business operations context.

Requirements

• solid experience in sales, outreach, business development, or another target-driven environment
• proven track record of achieving ambitious goals
• strong influencing skills
• comfortable working with uncertainty
• strong grasp of AI-based tools in a business operations context

Benefits

• Extra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support
• Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub
• A locally relevant benefits package aligned to your country – e.g. healthcare and pension/retirement provision, where applicable