Medical Manuscript Editor I (Hybrid) – Chicago

American Medical Association; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 62.000 - 82.000; Jornada completa

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Incentive plan

Descripción de la vacante

The American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manuscript Editor I for a hybrid position on our Scientific Publications team. The role requires three days in the office and involves editing medical articles for a medical readership.

Responsibilities include editing, author communications, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, style, and adherence to AMA guidelines. The role is exempt with a salary range of $61,800–$82,025 and eligibility for an incentive plan.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or biologicalor physical sciences
• 2or more years of related experience preferably as a manuscript editor for amedical, scientific, or technical publication
• Backgroundin science, knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with AMA Manualof Style and research methods recommended
• Familiaritywith computer systems, electronic editing software, and content managementsystems; eXtyles or XML editing preferred
• Highlevel of concentration required to edit materials; attention to detail critical
• Abilityto organize and assign priority to assignments and to function well understrong pressure to meet fixed deadlines
• Stronginterpersonal communication skills required in regular and frequent contactswith authors, editors, and production staff

Responsabilidades

• Edit medical articles and content using an XML editing system maintaining conformity to AMA style, editorial policies, and deadlines
• Collaborate with manager to improve reporting quality and ensure clarity, readability, technical and scientific accuracy, and integrity of content
• Perform research and follow style and policy for correct use of medical terms, units of measure, references, and statistics
• Advise the director of the progress of all manuscripts and alert the manager to any problems

Conocimientos

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

XML editing

eXtyles

Descripción del empleo

The American Medical Association (AMA) in Chicago, IL is seeking a Manuscript Editor I for a hybrid position on our Scientific Publications team. The role requires three days in the office and involves editing medical articles for a medical readership.

Responsibilities include editing, author communications, and quality assurance to ensure accuracy, style, and adherence to AMA guidelines. The role is exempt with a salary range of $61,800–$82,025 and eligibility for an incentive plan.