Intern, Scientific Journals-Remote
Dallas, TX
Internship, Part-time
Remote
$23/hr - $23/hr
Intern Level
The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary health organization. They are seeking a part-time Scientific Journals Editorial Intern to gain hands-on experience in scientific journal publishing and peer review, contributing to the workflow of the journal editorial office and managing documentation for scientific statements and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Process submitted manuscripts through peer review according to editorial office best practices.
- Audit and organize templates and reports across the journal submission sites.
- Develop and implement consistent language for instruction pages.
- Research manuscripts in submission system and external databases such as PubMed
- Compile and review author and reviewer disclosure statements.
- Manage reprint permission requests and relevant communications with journal publisher.
- Coordinate journal activities in conjunction with spring conferences
- Contribute to journals' social media activities as needed.
- Formalize and document staff training material.
- Assist management with special projects as needed/assigned.
Qualification
Required
- Seniors and graduate students pursuing a degree in technical writing, biology, or other science-related fields are encouraged to apply.
- Strong customer service and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate information accurately and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Experience working with databases and electronic reporting tools.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Required Equipment: Reliable WiFi Connection.
- Minimum availability of 25 hrs/wk, M-F between the hours of 8:30am-5pm ET or CT.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship, now or in the future.
Preferred
- Experience managing projects
- Experience working with volunteers, particularly science volunteers
- Familiarity with social media platforms
Benefits
- Healthcare Benefits – You will have the opportunity to participate in our Teladoc General Medical and Behavioral Health programs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost as a confidential program designed to assist employees and family members with personal issues that affect their relationships at home or at work.