Manuscript Editor I (Hybrid)

American Medical Association•Chicago, IL

38d•$61,800 - $82,025•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Medical Association (AMA) is seeking a Manuscript Editor I for its JAMA/Science Publication team. This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL, requiring three days a week in the office. The role involves editing scientific articles written by physicians and researchers for a medical readership, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to AMA style and editorial policies. The AMA is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving public health and fostering an inclusive, people-first culture that supports employee development and social responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English, journalism, communications, or biological or physical sciences.
2 or more years of related experience preferably as a manuscript editor for a medical, scientific, or technical publication.
Familiarity with computer systems, electronic editing software, and content management systems; eXtyles or XML editing preferred.
High level of concentration required to edit materials; attention to detail critical.
Ability to organize and assign priority to assignments and to function well under strong pressure to meet fixed deadlines.
Strong interpersonal communication skills required in regular and frequent contacts with authors, editors, and production staff.

Nice To Haves

Background in science, knowledge of medical terminology, and familiarity with AMA Manual of Style and research methods recommended.

Responsibilities

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.
Liaise with authors, editors, and the editorial, production, and media relations staff throughout the publication process and post publication.
Query and resolve inconsistencies and ambiguities and investigates errors and process corrections.
Negotiate approval of edited content and address author and editorial management’s questions; work with manager to resolve conflicts.
Confirm all necessary consent forms and permissions, author information, and authors’ contributions and disclosures.
Read proofs word for word to verify conformity to editorial and author changes, making changes as necessary.
Check citation and format of figures and tables, figure legends, supplemental content, references, and internal and related article links.
May include other responsibilities as assigned.