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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Frontiers doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Madrid
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
- We prioritise office presence and emphasise in-person collaboration, but also offer appropriate adjustments where needed, in line with company policy
- 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
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 3 years of experience copyediting STM/HSS academic journals
- Excellent written and spoken English, with a sharp editorial eye
- Highly focused and detail-oriented, with an instinct for consistency and precision
- Strong digital skills, including proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat and web-based platforms, as well as familiarity with AI tools
- Self-motivated and autonomous, able to exercise sound editorial judgement with minimal supervision
- Composed under pressure, with a proven ability to meet tight deadlines and balance high volume with meticulous quality
- A collaborative mindset, comfortable working within an immediate team as well as across wider cross-functional and matrix structures
The role
What you'll do
We are seeking qualified applicants for the position of Copyediting Specialist. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your copyediting expertise at a rapidly growing open access publisher, working at the heart of academic journal publishing operations. The role requires a professional, self-motivated approach and the ability to copyedit quickly and accurately to the highest quality standards.
- Copyedit STM/HSS journal articles for clarity, accuracy and structure, addressing spelling, punctuation, grammar and style
- Ensure all articles maintain a professional, academic tone, while preserving the author's voice
- Check text for readability and adherence to the Frontiers Copyediting House Style Guide
- Perform quality control for articles copyedited by Frontiers' external suppliers
- Liaise with other members of the Copyediting Team to resolve editing and workflow issues
- Collaborate with and provide support for the larger Production team to ensure that all articles requiring copyediting (at any language-quality level) are published on time to the highest quality standards
- Troubleshoot publishing platform issues in collaboration with IT
- Contribute to Copyediting Team, Production and interdepartmental initiatives and special projects
- Develop and implement individual copyediting-related special projects
- Report to the Copyediting Manager
About Frontiers
Frontiers is a leading open-access academic publisher based in Lausanne, Switzerland, specializing in peer-reviewed scientific journals across a wide range of disciplines including health, life sciences, and environmental sciences. The company operates a digital publishing platform that connects researchers, editors, and reviewers globally, with a portfolio of over 200 journals and a strong reputation for rigorous peer review and rapid publication times.
Frontiers has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid, and is actively expanding its technology and publishing operations there. The company's culture is international and collaborative, with English as the working language, making it an attractive option for international professionals. They offer roles in software engineering, research integrity, and publishing development, providing a dynamic environment for those looking to contribute to the future of scientific communication.
- Industry
- Science Publishing
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 1,000–5,000
- Headquarters
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- In Spain
- Madrid
- Website
- frontiersin.org
Good to know if you are moving
- Frontiers operates with English as its working language, so international professionals can integrate without needing Spanish fluency.
- The company has a strong remote-work culture, with many roles offering flexible or fully remote arrangements.
- Spain is a key growth hub for Frontiers, with a dedicated office in Madrid and a significant number of open roles there.
- The company offers a modern, digital-first environment with opportunities to work on products used by millions of researchers worldwide.
- Frontiers provides a structured career path in a fast-growing, international company, with roles spanning engineering, product, and publishing operations.
In their own words
About the company & team
At Frontiers, we are on a mission to make science open. Most research today sits behind paywalls, meaning only people at well-funded universities or those who can pay get to read it. Open access flips that: every article we publish is peer-reviewed and made available online to anyone, anywhere at no cost. As one of the world's largest and most influential open-access publishers, we've seen Frontiers research cited 16 million times, and viewed and downloaded more than 5.3 billion times, proof of what science without barriers can do.
Additional information
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.
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