Position open: Associate Copy Editor, JCI family of journals

The ASCI, publisher of the JCI and JCI Insight, seeks to fill a full-time Associate Copy Editor position.

 
Job responsibilities

• Copyedit research articles and related content for style, grammar, spelling, and sense
• Proofread articles, incorporating author changes; correspond with science editors and authors as needed
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and complete them according to deadlines
• Ensure articles meet manuscript preparation standards prior to acceptance by the editorial board

Preferred background

• Master's degree preferred, bachelor's degree required
• Scientific editing experience required
• Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style and AMA Manual of Style
• Facility with MS Word and familiarity with Adobe InDesign
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work diplomatically and constructively with science editors and authors

Qualifying applicants will be asked to take a copyediting test.

Benefits include paid vacation time; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; and retirement plan.

Telecommuting is acceptable as negotiated with the hiring manager.

Send resume and cover letter to jobs@the-jci.org

Application deadline: November 13, 2017.