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AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

... academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

... academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

... academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

AVMA

Copy Editor

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

... academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division ... Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Medford, MA · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Amsterdam, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Oxford, OH · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

London, OH · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Medford, MA · On-site

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX Group plc

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Medford, MA · On-site

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

London, OH · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Medford, MA · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Oxford, OH · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Munich, ND · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

New York, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Munich, ND · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

Elsevier

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

Amsterdam, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

RELX

Editor-in-Chief, Cell Biotech

New York, NY · On-site +1

$114K - $190K/yr

The journal will sit alongside our top-tier Cell Press journals (including Cell ). It will serve ... Interested applicants with a current academic assignment but are seeking new challenges in ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer academic journal editor in the United States is $31.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.39 and $39.66 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Volunteer Academic Journal Editor vs Peer Reviewer?

AspectVolunteer Academic Journal EditorPeer Reviewer
CredentialsTypically requires a relevant academic degree and expertise in the fieldUsually holds a similar academic background, often a researcher or scholar
Work EnvironmentWorks with journal staff, manages submissions, and oversees the review processIndependently reviews submitted manuscripts for quality and validity
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by academic journals, publishing houses, and scholarly organizationsEngaged by journals and publishers as part of the peer review process

In summary, a Volunteer Academic Journal Editor manages the editorial process and oversees submissions, while a Peer Reviewer focuses on evaluating individual manuscripts. Both roles require academic expertise and are essential to scholarly publishing, but they differ in responsibilities and scope.

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Copy Editor

AVMA

Schaumburg, IL • On-site

$52K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the national not-for-profit association established in 1863 that represents over 111,000 veterinarians working in private and corporate practice, government, industry, academia and uniformed services, is seeking a Copy Editor to join our Publications division, located at our Headquarters office in Schaumburg, Illinois – a northwest suburb of Chicago.
Reporting to the Associate Director (Managing Editor), the Copy Editor is responsible for copy editing, formatting, and preparing manuscripts for the AVMA’s two scientific journals – the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA) and the American Journal of Veterinary Research (AJVR); as well as other AVMA publications.
To be successful in this role, you must be passionate about AVMA’s mission and highly collaborative. Additional qualifications include:
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field
  • Previous experience in an office environment; association experience and an editorial/writing background is a plus
  • Experience working with the AMA Manual of Style is a plus
  • Excellent proofreading, written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet multiple deadlines
  • Knowledge of medical terminology is a plus
  • Strong computer skills with commonly used computer applications, such as Microsoft Office; and experience with content management software
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed

The AVMA offers a supportive and flexible, hybrid work environment, with 37.5-hour workweeks, along with a robust benefit package. Benefits include 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; and much more!
 A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $52,000 - $59,000. Compensation decisions consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs and organizational policies. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer.
The deadline for application is 8/15/2026. Submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: apply@avma.org.
About the AVMA:
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, with an office in Washington, D.C., the AVMA is structured to work for its members, and acts as a collective voice for its membership and for the profession. The AVMA provides many benefits to its members, including information resources, state and federal advocacy, opportunities to address issues affecting policies that govern the profession and practice of veterinary medicine, continuing education opportunities, quality publications, and discounts on personal and professional products, programs and services. The work of the AVMA is carried out by a dedicated staff of over 170. The organization is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors and has a $50M+ annual operating budget. Visit www.avma.org/AVMAcareers!
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