Remote Editorial Intern — Scientific Journals

American Heart Association; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 39,950,000 - 44,083,000; Part time

Job summary

The American Heart Association is seeking a part-time Scientific Journals Editorial Intern to gain hands-on experience in journal publishing, peer review, and editorial workflow. Remote work with a 25-hour weekly commitment through late spring 2027, starting 1/25/27 and ending 5/7/27.

You will assist with manuscript processing, disclosure statements, and project documentation, working closely with the scientific publishing team to support journals, statements, and guidelines.

Qualifications

• College seniors or graduates pursuing publishing/biology or related fields.
• Experience managing projects preferred.
• Experience working with volunteers, especially science volunteers.
• Strong customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to multiple audiences.
• Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with social media platforms preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Reliable WiFi connection.
• Minimum availability of 25 hrs/wk, M-F between 8:30am-5pm ET or CT.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Process submitted manuscripts through peer review according to editorial office best practices.
• Track submissions for special issues or conference publications.
• Develop and implement consistent language for instruction pages.
• Research manuscripts in submission system and databases such as PubMed.
• Compile and review author and reviewer disclosure statements.
• Manage reprint permission requests and relevant communications with journal publisher.
• Contribute to journals' social media activities as needed.
• Formalize and document staff training material.
• Assist management with special projects as needed/assigned.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Project management

Volunteer coordination

Customer service

Communication

Scientific publishing

Education

Publishing/technical writing/biology

Tools

PubMed

Job description

The American Heart Association is seeking a part-time Scientific Journals Editorial Intern to gain hands-on experience in journal publishing, peer review, and editorial workflow. Remote work with a 25-hour weekly commitment through late spring 2027, starting 1/25/27 and ending 5/7/27.

You will assist with manuscript processing, disclosure statements, and project documentation, working closely with the scientific publishing team to support journals, statements, and guidelines.