Public Affairs Specialist

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.

Powered by custom-built technology, artificial intelligence, and rigorous 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:
Are you passionate about strategic partnerships and making a positive impact in the world? Join the Public Affairs Team as a Public Affairs Specialist and be part of our mission to support the development of science and innovation. As the Public Affairs Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting our strategic partnerships team.
This role will report to the Public Affairs Manager.

• The deadline for applications is Friday, 17thJanuary 2025
• Your application should include a CV and a short cover letter explaining your motivation and the competencies that make you a good fit for this position.

As a Public Affairs Specialist you will:

• Support the development and dissemination of the WEF Reports by managing stakeholder mapping and associated surveys.
• Assist the BI/Data team with survey analysis and promote collaboration between science writers and Chief Editors.
• Ensure regular check-ins with the PA Manager and WEF team and aid the PA/PR/social media team in developing communication and dissemination strategies.
• Support the successful delivery of all aspects of the strategic partnership by assisting the PA team in engaging Frontiers at annual meetings and contributing to the blogs and Transformation Maps.
• Provide support to PA external stakeholder projects and coordinating with internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with partners like ISC, GESDA, UNFCCC, COP, OHCR, Falling Walls, UNGA, and UNESCO.
• Support the Policy Labs team in coordinating projects with stakeholders, copyediting content and updating the blog platform.
• Provide additional support through a journal comparison service with Plan S, candidate profiling for conferences, and updating internal platforms

Skills and Experience

• Science and/or policy background
• Excellent English writing, editing, and proofreading skills is a must
• Demonstrable planning and project management skills
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Familiarity with content management software like SquareSpace or WordPress (desirable)
• Familiarity with Salesforce and Confluence
• Knowledge of languages (e.g. German, French, Spanish) will be an asset
• Data analysis and management skills, expertise with Tableau reports and Excel required

This role is office based, excluded from our remote working due to business need and nature of the role. Our office is based in Lausanne; it is expected you must be in the office 3 days a week with working from home an option for the rest of the 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 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. With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.