Associate Managing Editor - JAMA Medical News (Hybrid)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Job Category: Online | New Media
Job ID: 71042
Employment Type: Full time
Salary:
Posted: 06.21.2024

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Job Description:

Associate Managing Editor - JAMA Medical News  (Hybrid)

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 Associate Managing Editor - JAMA Medical News (Internal title-Associate Managing Editor) on our Scientific Publication team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office. 

As a Associate Managing Editor - JAMA Medical News, you will provide editorial and managerial support to the Editor/Department Director of JAMA’s Medical News & Perspectives section to ensure that an accurate, timely, informative, and interesting news section is prepared each week.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Writing

• Pitch, report, and write news stories and features for publication in the Medical News & Perspectives section of JAMA.
• Ensure that stories are accurate, clear, coherent, and consistent in style and tone.
• Translate medical research and topics into highly readable and interesting stories for clinicians, researchers, and the lay public.
• Stay up to date on developments in medical science, health trends, and current events.
• File graphics requests and obtain necessary patient permissions and conflict of interest disclosures from interviewees.   

Editing

• Assist the Director in developing and editing articles written by staff and freelance writers and in developing illustrations.
• Edit content for clarity, style, and accuracy.
• Ensure that stories adhere to guidance and standards.

Section Management

• Assist the Director in the weekly production of the section.
• Assist the Director in the development of podcasts and videos.
• Assist the Director in developing innovations to enhance the department’s mission.
• Oversee the writing, editing, and production of the Medical News & Perspectives section and management of staff and freelancers in the absence of the Director.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, communications, or scientific field required. 
2. At least 5 years of experience in health or science journalism required.
3. Excellent writing and editing skills required.
4. Some managerial experience preferred.
5. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills required.
6. Well-developed skills in building and maintaining relationships needed.
7. Demonstrated ability to perform successfully in a high-visibility team environment and be a strong individual contributor.
8. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects within deadlines.
9. Computer literacy required, including expertise with Microsoft Word.
10. Some evening and weekend work and travel required.

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