Great People. Great Mission. Great Benefits.

Surround yourself with fun, energetic, and hard-working professionals who are dedicated to helping neurologists worldwide provide the best possible care for their patients. The AAN's headquarters, built in 2012, is a beautiful, energy-efficient office in downtown Minneapolis's vibrant Mill District, just steps from the light rail, major bus lines, great parking options, walking/biking paths, and countless dining and entertainment options.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Intern, Editorial position will assist with completing projects that help to enhance the journal sites and research related to updating features in the journals, updating of assigned materials on the journal websites, and performing editorial-related tasks. The Intern, Editorial will gain skills and understanding related to the peer review process.

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Editorial-related tasks

• Learn to track peer reviews and assess completion for Editor review
• Train to use iThenticate software to detect plagiarism
• Assist with Resident & Fellow Section trainee mentorship program
• Coordinate with staff to enter tickets and test new features within the manuscript tracking system

Customer coordinator

• Learn Journal Policy and details of editorial processes to assist authors with queries
• Assist reviewers in navigating the online manuscript tracking system
• Train to navigate and triage various customer-related inquiries about the Journal

Handle special projects

• Assist team to gather data to provide insight to editors regarding decision making, using journal-provided tools to access reports,
• Coordinate with editorial and production team to assist with Letters to the Editor section
• Learn to create videos and materials for Editor and staff training and annual meeting demos

This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• Must be enrolled as a student working towards a degree in biological science, English, Journalism, Communications, or related field is required

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Competence in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Web searching, social media is required

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

FLSA Classification: Non-exempt

Travel Requirements: No Travel Required

Location: Minneapolis, MN and is identified as primarily remote (ability to work remotely, but required to work in the office as needed or requested)

Schedule: Rarely beyond standard work schedule required

Physical Requirements: Standard office setting, with ability to sit for long periods of time, occasional use of stairs; regular use of computer and office equipment, lifting up to 10 lbs. The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The American Academy of Neurology is an equal opportunity employer.

American Academy of Neurology
201 Chicago Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55415