Copy Editor

AVMA • Schaumburg, IL

2d • $52,000 - $59,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 that represents over 111,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division, located at our Headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois – a northwest suburb of Chicago. Reporting to the Associate Director (Managing Editor), the Copy Editor is responsible for copy editing, formatting, and preparing manuscripts for the AVMA’s two scientific journals – the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR) . To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about AVMA’s mission and highly collaborative. Additional qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field Previous experience in an office environment; association experience and an editorial/writing background is a plus Experience with the AMA Manual of Style Excellent proofreading, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus Strong computer skills with commonly used computer applications, such as Microsoft Office; and experience with content management software Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field
• Previous experience in an office environment
• Experience with the AMA Manual of Style
• Excellent proofreading, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Strong computer skills with commonly used computer applications, such as Microsoft Office; and experience with content management software
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed

Nice To Haves

• association experience and an editorial/writing background is a plus
• Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus

Responsibilities

• copy editing
• formatting
• preparing manuscripts for the AVMA’s two scientific journals – the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR)

Benefits

• health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability)
• HSA, FSA and commuter plans
• 401(k)
• generous paid time-off – vacation, sick, paid holidays (11) and floating holidays
• paid parental leave
• tuition and professional certification reimbursement
• pet insurance
• employee assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees