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How much do medical journal editor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical journal editor in Virginia is $40.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.33 and $49.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a medical journal editor do?

A Medical Journal Editor oversees the publication process of medical research articles, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to ethical guidelines. They manage peer review, select articles for publication, and collaborate with authors, reviewers, and publishers. Editors also ensure that content meets scientific and editorial standards while staying up-to-date with advancements in medical research.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical journal editor?

To thrive as a Medical Journal Editor, you need a strong background in medical or scientific research, excellent command of written English, and solid editorial experience—often supported by an advanced degree in a health-related field. Familiarity with manuscript submission systems (such as ScholarOne or Editorial Manager), biomedical databases, and reference management tools is highly beneficial. Outstanding attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are valuable soft skills in this role. These qualifications ensure the integrity and clarity of published research, uphold journal standards, and facilitate efficient editorial workflows.

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Infographic showing various Medical Journal Editor job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,000 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Medical Intensivist | Department of Internal Medicine |

Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Richmond, VA • On-site

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Job description

Medical Intensivist

This is an MCV Physicians job posting and opportunity. This is not a Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) job posting. None of the information or duties below is part of a job offered by VCU.

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.

Department: Internal Medicine

Department Summary:

The Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Division is a multi-faceted Division with full time faculty who provide care for any form of acute or chronic lung disease or critical illness. The mission of the Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine Division is to provide the best clinical care available for patients with lung disease and associated medical illnesses in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We feel that this care can best be delivered within the VCU Health System. Our mission is further to provide the best teaching of lung disease and associated disorders to future physicians. Finally, we strive to explore critically important lung and vascular and metabolic diseases through organized research.

Chief Purpose of this position: The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Disease and Critical Medicine is seeking well trained/highly qualified critical care physicians to provide clinical support as well advance the teaching and research mission of the Pulmonary and Critical Care Division as a Medical Intensivist.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Teaching

  • Provide teaching service to learners, including medical students, interns and residents
  • Use contemporary adult learning methods to promote evidence-based practice
  • Demonstrate effective teaching skills and continually develop as a teacher for learners at all levels
  • Complete required evaluations of learners in a timely manner – including but not limited to written and verbal feedback
  • Participate in other learning activities such as foundations of clinical medicine, morning report, core conference, and other formal educational programs for undergraduate and post-graduate learners

Service

  • Work with institutional staff and administration to attain the strategic objectives of VCU Medical Center, including patient safety, patient and other customer satisfaction, maintenance and enhancement of public perception, and fiscal health
  • Serves on institutional committees, study sections, review groups, as a journal editor, or editorial boards

Clinical

  • Will provide exemplary care in the areas of Critical Care Medicine
  • Will provide institutional wide inpatient medical intensivist services targeted to improving the safety of our most vulnerable and critically ill patients while supporting capacity management and community based critical care

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

  • Board certified/Board Eligible in Critical Care
  • Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications

  • Board certified in Critical Care after completing an ACGME-approved critical care (CC) fellowship

Salary Range: Commensurate

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

ORP Eligible: No

Rank: Open

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Brent Kimball

Contact Email: Brent.Kimball@vcuhealth.org

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer


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