Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

We continuously work to embed equity in our internal practices and are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff across all levels of the organization. We intentionally work to create the right conditions to enable our employees to feel that they can be their authentic selves and fully participate in the life of the enterprise.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Pre-editing and QC Assistant on our Scientific Publication team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Pre-editing and QC Assistant, you will prepares accepted JAMA Network Manuscripts in electronic format, including tables, in accordance with the journal style and using the Pre-editing and QC checklist, macros, and eXtyles; meet standards for priority, quality, and volume.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Edit and Review Accepted JAMA Network Manuscripts

• Process manuscripts, including tables, in accordance with the journal style, using the pre-editing and QC checklist, macros, and eXtyles; meet standards for priority, quality, timelines, and volume
• Use eXtyles SI to run advanced processes on manuscripts
• Ensure that elements of each submission (such as authors, affiliations, and headings) conform with AMA style
• Communicate with editorial staff and update manuscript tracking system (JPS)
• May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. High-school diploma required. Associates degree or Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. 1+ years of work experience required, experience in the publishing field preferred.
3. Experience with Microsoft Office Word and Excel and Adobe Acrobat DC required.
4. Experience with manuscript tracking system (eg, JPS) or similar software preferred.
5. Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including authors, editorial managers, and systems managers.
6. High level of concentration required to edit and spend long hours in front of the computer.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, often under deadline pressure.
8. Minimal travel required (less than 5%).

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION