Internal Communications 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.

Frontiers is the 3rd most-cited and 6th largest research publisher. 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.

Join the publishing revolution.

Follow the links below to learn more about our work.

https://progressreport.frontiersin.org/

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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 are looking for an experienced and dynamic Internal Communications Specialist to support with developing and implementing strong commination solutions, both company-wide and at a departmental level.

Reporting to the Senior Internal Communications manager, you’ll play a key role in creating and reviewing content for companywide and department specific purposes and in delivering on high impact projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with strong writing, problem solving, and project management skills to play a part keeping our colleagues informed andcontribute to our mission to make science open.

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Key Responsibilities

• Create and review content for company-wide and department specific communications.

• Ensure all communications are consistent and follow our brand guidelines.

• Contribute to campaign planning and execute campaign activity according to agreed schedules.

• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages and employees are informed of all developments.

• Assist in drafting messages from senior leadership.

• Manage internal company communication channels, including intranet, Teams channels and email.

• Partner with the Senior Communications Manager to deliver our monthly internal newsletter.

• Work with our in-house design and creative team to create compelling visual and video content.

• Plan and organize internal communications events.

• Respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly.

• Monitorengagement metrics and interpret data into actions.

• Identifynew communications and engagement opportunities.

• Partner with the Senior Communications Manager to continually improve internal communicationsstrategies.

About you

• Able to work quickly and efficiently.

• Flexible to a fast-paced and agile organization.

• Can think independently and demonstrate sound judgment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Can work collaboratively across all levels and departments.

• Strong organizational skillsto independently manage projects, coordinate withstakeholders and meet deadlines.

• Able to use discretion with sensitive information or confidential issues.

• Positive, can-do attitude.

Requirements

• Significant experience in an internal communications or related field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, human resources, academia)

• Native-level English speaker 

• Experience in copywriting and editing.

• Strong communication skills, including written, spoken and presentation skills.

• A storyteller that can write, edit, and publish communications in an authentic and human way.

• Experience of communicating to a globally distributed, remote workforce.

• Competence in using MS Office applications and digital internal communications tools.

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.