Copy Editor
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is seeking a Copy Editor to join their Publications division. The role involves copy editing, formatting, and preparing manuscripts for the AVMA’s two scientific journals.
Responsibilities
- Copy editing, formatting, and preparing manuscripts for the AVMA’s two scientific journals
Skills
- 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
- Experience with content management software
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed
- Association experience and an editorial/writing background is a plus
- Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus
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
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