Medical Manuscript Editor (Hybrid) – JAMA/Science

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Manuscript Editor I for our JAMA/Science Publication team in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role requires three days in the office weekly and involves editing scientific articles for a medical readership.

Responsibilities include editing content to AMA style, collaborating with editors, and ensuring accuracy of terminology, references, and figures, with emphasis on quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably English, journalism, communications, or biological/physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Edit medical articles using an XML editing system, conforming to AMA style, policies and deadlines.
• Collaborate with manager to improve reporting quality, readability, and scientific accuracy.
• Research and ensure correct use of medical terms, units, references and statistics.
• Liaise with authors and staff throughout the publication process and post publication.
• Resolve inconsistencies, negotiate approvals, and address questions with editors and authors.
• Verify consent forms, author information, and disclosures; read proofs for conformity.
• Check citations, figures, tables, legends, and related links; perform additional assigned duties.

Skills

Experience: 2+ years

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Under pressure

CMS familiarity

Strong communication with authors

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

XML editing (eXtyles)

Job description

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Manuscript Editor I for our JAMA/Science Publication team in Chicago, IL. This hybrid role requires three days in the office weekly and involves editing scientific articles for a medical readership.

Responsibilities include editing content to AMA style, collaborating with editors, and ensuring accuracy of terminology, references, and figures, with emphasis on quality and timely delivery.