Intern – Medical Illustration (Hybrid)
About The Position
The American Medical Association is seeking an Intern – Medical Illustration for its Scientific Publications team. This hybrid position reports to the Chicago, Illinois office three days per week. The intern will participate in, observe, and gain knowledge of creating visual content for JAMA, a scholarly, peer-reviewed publication. The role creates accurate and effective medical and scientific illustrations and data displays for JAMA and JAMA Network print and online publications. The intern works with authors and JAMA and JAMA Network editorial and production staff, evaluates submitted illustrations, data displays, and multimedia content for accuracy and suitability for publication, and conducts research as needed to develop visual concepts. The position also involves observing and participating in the medical illustration staff’s daily activities and collaborating with colleagues across graphics, media, manuscript editing, composition, and reviewing editorial functions. This is a non-exempt position with a stated salary range of $19–$26 per hour. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The AMA describes itself as an inclusive, people-first organization that supports professional development and is committed to social responsibility and equal opportunity employment.
Requirements
- Be a second-year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago working toward a Master's degree in Biomedical Visualization.
- Excellent drawing skills and the ability to accurately visualize spatial relationships, anatomy, and the human figure.
- Strong research skills.
- Strong scientific background, including understanding of anatomy, genetics, molecular biology, and biochemistry.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Strong skills in typography and layout.
Responsibilities
- Create original illustrations and data displays for scientific articles, Patient Pages, and Medical News in collaboration with authors and JAMA and JAMA Network editorial and production staff.
- Evaluate submitted illustrations, data displays, and multimedia content for accuracy and suitability for publication.
- Conduct research as necessary for the conceptual development of illustrations and data displays.
- Observe and participate in the daily activities of the medical illustration staff, including department and manuscript meetings.
- Collaborate with graphics and media staff, manuscript editors, composition staff, authors, and reviewing editors.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Eligible to participate in an incentive plan.
- Professional development support is described as available to employees.
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